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APOE ε2 allele is associated with larger regional cortical thicknesses and volumes.
Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders - 1 Jan 2010
Liu Yawu, Paajanen Teemu, Westman Eric, Zhang Yi, Wahlund Lars-Olof, Simmons Andrew, Tunnard Catherine, Sobow Tomasz, Proitsi Petroula, Powell John, Mecocci Patrizia, Tsolaki Magda, Vellas Bruno, Muehlboeck Sebastian, Evans Alan, Spenger Christian, Lovestone Simon, Soininen Hilkka
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The protective effect of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε2 allele against Alzheimer's disease (AD) is controversial. OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to clarify if the ε2 allele affects regional cortical thicknesses and volumes. METHODS: Regional cortical thicknesses and volumes were measured...
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