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The PPAR-gamma Pro12Ala polymorphism and risk of cognitive impairment in a longitudinal study.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 May 2010
West Nancy A, Haan Mary N, Morgenstern Hal
Abstract excerpt
The Pro12Ala polymorphism in the PPAR-gamma gene has been associated with reduced incidence of type 2 diabetes. Although diabetes has been implicated as a risk factor for dementia, the association of Pro12Ala with cognitive impairment is unclear. Dementia and cognitive impairment without dementia (CIND) were determined during six annual follow-up evaluations in a cohort of 929 older Latinos. Among those with...
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