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Apolipoprotein E genotyping as a potential biomarker for mercury neurotoxicity.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jun 2003
Godfrey Michael E, Wojcik Damian P, Krone Cheryl A
Abstract excerpt
Apolipoprotein-E (apo-E) genotyping has been investigated as an indicator of susceptibility to heavy metal (i.e., lead) neurotoxicity. Moreover, the apo-E epsilon (epsilon)4 allele is a major risk factor for neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). A theoretical biochemic...
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