This agar is used to identify organisms that are capable of producing the enzyme lipase. This enzyme is secreted and hydrolyzes triglycerides to glycerol and three long chain fatty acids. These ...

In FCS, mutations in the lipoprotein lipase gene lead to an accumulation of chylomicrons in plasma resulting in severe hypertriglyceridemia.

An FDA approval later this year for Arrowhead’s plozasiran in FCS would put it in direct competition with Ionis’ Tryngolza.