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Abnormally star-shaped red blood cells called acanthocytes and a low red blood cell count (anemia).

Chronic diarrhea, fatty or foul-smelling stools ( steatorrhea ), and failure to thrive (poor growth). abetalipoproteinemia

This gene provides instructions for the microsomal triglyceride transfer protein ( MTP ), which is essential for creating beta-lipoproteins (like LDL and VLDL) that transport fats and vitamins through the blood. abetalipoproteinemia