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Apolipoprotein E genotyping for pharmacogenetic purposes in Alzheimer's disease: emerging ethical issues.
Canadian journal of psychiatry. Revue canadienne de psychiatrie - 1 Dec 2000
Issa A M, Keyserlingk E W
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To present some of the ethical concerns pertaining to the anticipated use of apolipoprotein E genotyping in selecting therapy in Alzheimer's disease. METHOD: We review studies that support the utility of apolipoprotein E (APO E) genotyping for predicting drug responsiveness along with the published consensus statements and position papers related to APO E genotyping. Ethical issues pertaining to the...
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