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Caspase-1 genetic variation is not associated with Alzheimer's disease risk.
BMC medical genetics - 25 Feb 2010
Vázquez-Higuera José Luis, Rodríguez-Rodríguez Eloy, Sánchez-Juan Pascual, Mateo Ignacio, Pozueta Ana, Martínez-García Ana, Frank Ana, Valdivieso Fernando, Berciano José, Bullido María J, Combarros Onofre
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BACKGROUND: Interleukin (IL)-1beta is a potent proinflammatory cytokine markedly overexpressed in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and also involved in development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Caspase-1 (CASP1), formerly called IL-1beta converting enzyme (I...
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