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The 894G > T (Glu298Asp) variant in the endothelial NOS gene and MTHFR polymorphisms influence homocysteine levels in patients with cognitive decline.
Neuromolecular medicine - 1 Sept 2011
Ferlazzo Nadia, Gorgone Gaetano, Caccamo Daniela, Currò Monica, Condello Salvatore, Pisani Francesco, Vernieri Fabrizio, Rossini Paolo Maria, Ientile Riccardo
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The presence and severity of cerebrovascular pathological findings have been shown to increase the risk and stage of cognitive decline observed in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Thus, the modification of vascular risk factors seems useful to reduce the risk of dementia regardless of type. Hyperhomocysteinemia has long been known as a major independent risk factor for vascular dysfunction. In this...
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