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Low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 8 gene polymorphisms and dementia.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Feb 2009
Helbecque Nicole, Cottel Dominique, Amouyel Philippe
Abstract excerpt
The sole known genetic risk factor for sporadic Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the gene encoding apolipoprotein E (APOE), but the underlying mechanism is still under debate. One hypothesis relies on an interaction between APOE and its receptors. Previous studies have shown association of LDL receptor-related protein (LRP1) with AD and we previously reported a modulation by LRP1 of the risk of AD conferred by the...
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