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Implications of apolipoprotein E genotype on inflammation and vitamin E status.
Molecular nutrition & food research - 1 May 2010
Huebbe Patricia, Lodge John K, Rimbach Gerald
Abstract excerpt
In Western societies the apolipoprotein E4 (apoE4) genotype is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and represents a significant risk factor for cardiovascular and Alzheimer's disease. In a recent study we observed significantly lower tissue alpha-tocopherol (alpha-TOH) concentrations in apoE4 compared with apoE3 mice. Furthermore, genes encoding for proteins involved in peripheral alpha-TOH...
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