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Novel T719P AbetaPP mutation unbalances the relative proportion of amyloid-beta peptides.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2009
Ghidoni Roberta, Albertini Valentina, Squitti Rosanna, Paterlini Anna, Bruno Anna, Bernardini Silvia, Cassetta Emanuele, Rossini Paolo Maria, Squitieri Ferdinando, Benussi Luisa, Binetti Giuliano
Abstract excerpt
A novel missense mutation (T719P) in the amyloid-beta protein precursor (AbetaPP) gene was discovered in a 46-year old patient affected by early onset familial Alzheimer's disease. Using surface enhanced laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry (SELDI-TOF MS), we determined mass profiles of amyloid-beta peptides (Abeta) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) of the AbetaPP mutated patient, healthy control subjects (n...
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