New Data from University of Turin Illuminate Research in Tangier Disease (Unusual Mild Phenotype Presentation in an Elderly Patient with Homozygous Tangier Disease).

A recent study from the University of Turin sheds light on Tangier disease, a rare inherited disorder affecting lipoprotein metabolism and high-density lipoprotein recycling. The research highlights a unique case of an elderly patient with homozygous Tangier disease who presented with mild neurological symptoms and asymptomatic atherosclerosis due to a specific protein mutation. This study underscores the importance of early diagnosis and monitoring for individuals with Tangier disease to prevent cardiovascular events and neuropathy. [Extracted from the article]