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BDNF Val66Met polymorphism is associated with cognitive impairment in Italian patients with Parkinson's disease.
European journal of neurology - 1 Nov 2009
Guerini F R, Beghi E, Riboldazzi G, Zangaglia R, Pianezzola C, Bono G, Casali C, Di Lorenzo C, Agliardi C, Nappi G, Clerici M, Martignoni E
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: A possible association between Parkinson's disease (PD) and the polymorphism of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF) G196A (Val66Met) has been suggested by different studies that nevertheless yielded-contrasting result. The purpose of this study was to analyze such possible association in a cohort of Italian PD patients. METHODS: The BDNF polymorphisms were analyzed in 294 Italian...
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