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Apolipoprotein epsilon4 is associated with more rapid decline in odor identification than in odor threshold or Dementia Rating Scale scores.
Brain and cognition - 1 Jul 2005
Calhoun-Haney Rose, Murphy Claire
Abstract excerpt
Individuals with the apolipoprotein E epsilon4 genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) show deficits in olfactory function. The purpose of the present study was to examine longitudinally odor identification (odor ID), odor threshold, picture identification, and global cognitive status in allele positive (epsilon4+) and negative (epsilon4-) persons. Participants were initially given the San Diego Odor...
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