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Apolipoprotein E and kidney function in older adults.
Clinical nephrology - 1 Sept 2012
Seshasai Rebecca Kurnik, Katz Ronit, de Boer Ian H, Siscovick David, Shlipak Michael G, Rifkin Dena E, Sarnak Mark J
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies suggest that the ε4 and ε2 alleles of apolipoprotein E (APOE) may be associated with decreased and increased risks of CKD, respectively, but there are limited data in older adults. We evaluated the associations of apolipoprotein E alleles with kidney function among older adults in the cardiovascular health study (CHS). METHODS: Caucasian participants had APOE allelic analysis and...
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