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Cyclooxygenase-2 polymorphisms in Parkinson's disease.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 5 Apr 2007
Håkansson Anna, Bergman Olle, Chrapkowska Cecilia, Westberg Lars, Belin Andrea Carmine, Sydow Olof, Johnels Bo, Olson Lars, Holmberg Björn, Nissbrandt Hans
Abstract excerpt
Accumulating evidence indicate that cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) is of pathophysiological importance for the neurodegeneration in Parkinson's disease (PD). For example, in a large epidemiological study, use of NSAIDs was associated with a lower risk of PD. Genetic variants of the COX-2 gene might therefore influence the risk of developing the disease. The genotype distribution of four common single nucleotide...
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