Article
Polymorphisms of CR1, CLU and PICALM confer susceptibility of Alzheimer's disease in a southern Chinese population.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Jan 2012
Chen Lu Hua, Kao Patrick Yu Ping, Fan Yan Hui, Ho Deborah Tip Yin, Chan Cherry Sze Yan, Yik Ping Yiu, Ha Joyce Cheuk Tung, Chu Leung Wing, Song You-Qiang
Abstract excerpt
In this case-controlled study, we tested susceptible genetic variants for Alzheimer's disease (AD) in CR1, CLU and PICALM from genome-wide association studies (GWAS) in a southern Chinese population. Eight hundred twelve participants consisting of 462 late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) patients and 350 nondemented control subjects were recruited. We found by multivariate logistic regression analysis, that...
Topics
- Alzheimer Disease
- Apolipoprotein E4
- Asian People
- Case-Control Studies
- Clusterin
- Female
- Genetic Association Studies
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Humans
- Male
