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Apolipoprotein E (APOE) polymorphism influences serum APOE levels in Alzheimer's disease patients and centenarians.
Neuroreport - 24 Mar 2003
Panza Francesco, Solfrizzi Vincenzo, Colacicco Anna M, Basile Anna M, D'Introno Alessia, Capurso Cristiano, Sabba Maria, Capurso Sabrina, Capurso Antonio
Abstract excerpt
Vascular factors may play a role in the etiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and increased serum apolipoprotein E (APOE) levels in AD could be of interest, as APOE concentration is associated with vascular disease. Aims of this study were to evaluate the influence of APOE genotype on serum APOE levels, and, secondly, to study serum APOE concentrations in relation to age and AD. APOE genotypes, serum total...
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