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Rapid detection of apolipoprotein E genotypes in Alzheimer's disease using polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism.
The Southeast Asian journal of tropical medicine and public health - 1 Jul 2006
Kamruecha Worawan, Chansirikarnjana Sirintorn, Nimkulrat Ekapot, Udommongkol Chesda, Wongmek Wanna, Thangnipon Wipawan
Abstract excerpt
Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene on chromosome 19q13.2 is encoded by three common alleles designated as epsilon2, epsilon3 and epsilon4. In Alzheimer's disease (AD) the epsilon4 allele is over-represented and is considered to be a major genetic risk factor. Several methods have been developed to determine APOE genotypes. Among them, polymerase chain reaction-single strand conformation polymorphism (PCR-SSCP) appears...
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