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Apolipoprotein E polymorphism: survival and neurological outcome after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Stroke - 1 Sept 2000
Schiefermeier M, Kollegger H, Madl C, Schwarz C, Holzer M, Kofler J, Sterz F
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: The apolipoprotein E 3/3 (apoE 3/3) genotype is associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and with a favorable neurological outcome after traumatic head injury. In vitro studies suggest that the most common genotype, apoE 3/3, may be involved in neuroprotective and neuroregenerative mechanisms. The aim of this study was to determine whether the apoE 3/3 genotype has...
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