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Presenilin 1 Glu318Gly polymorphism: interpret with caution.
Archives of neurology - 1 Oct 2005
Goldman Jill S, Johnson Julene K, McElligott Karen, Suchowersky Oksana, Miller Bruce L, Van Deerlin Vivianna M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The significance of the presenilin 1 (PSEN1) Glu318Gly polymorphism has been described as either a causal mutation with reduced penetrance or a benign polymorphism. When this polymorphism is found in a symptomatic person with a family history of dementia, counseling on recurrence risk becomes very problematic. OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate that the PSEN1 Glu318Gly polymorphism should be interpreted...
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