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Metabolism of amyloid-β protein may be affected in depression.
The Journal of clinical psychiatry - 1 Jan 2012
Baba Hajime, Nakano Yoshiyuki, Maeshima Hitoshi, Satomura Emi, Kita Yohei, Suzuki Toshihito, Arai Heii
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OBJECTIVE: Epidemiologic studies have demonstrated that a history of depression increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, particularly among individuals with early-onset depression. On the other hand, recent studies have suggested that a higher amyloid-β protein (Aβ)40 to Aβ42 ratio m...
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