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The RELN locus in Alzheimer's disease.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jul 2008
Seripa Davide, Matera Maria Giovanna, Franceschi Marilisa, Daniele Antonio, Bizzarro Alessandra, Rinaldi Monica, Panza Francesco, Fazio Vito Michele, Gravina Carolina, D'Onofrio Grazia, Solfrizzi Vincenzo, Masullo Carlo, Pilotto Alberto
Abstract excerpt
Reelin, a serine protease encoded by the RELN gene, is part of the apolipoprotein E (apoE) biochemical pathway that is involved in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Sex-related differences in the epidemiology, pathology and clinical characteristics of AD have been reported. To explore the potential contribution of RELN gene variants in the pathogenesis of AD, we investigated three polymorphisms...
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