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Causes of Alzheimer's disease.
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association journal = journal de l'Association medicale canadienne - 11 Jan 2000
Munoz D G, Feldman H
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It is now understood that genetic factors play a crucial role in the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD). Rare mutations in at least 3 genes are responsible for early-onset familial AD. A common polymorphism in the apolipoprotein E gene is the major determinant of risk in families with la...
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