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Apolipoprotein E polymorphism and outcome after mild to moderate traumatic brain injury: A study of patient population in India
1 Jan 2010
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BACKGROUND: The nature and extent of recovery after traumatic brain injury (TBI) is heterogeneous. Apolipoprotein E (APOE) plays a major role in repair of cell membrane and growth of neurites following injury to cells. Studies done on the western population have shown that the APOE e4 genotype is associated with poor survival following neurotrauma. AIM: To explore the association of APOE polymorphism and outcome...
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