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Genetic risk factors for depression in Alzheimer`s disease patients.
Current Alzheimer research - 1 Jan 2013
Arlt Sonke, Demiralay Cuneyt, Tharun Bjorn, Geisel Olga, Storm Niels, Eichenlaub Martin, Lehmbeck Jan T, Wiedemann Klaus, Leuenberger Boris, Jahn Holger
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OBJECTIVE: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is often associated with depressive symptoms developing at any time before and after AD onset. The aetiology of depression in AD has not sufficiently been characterized, but biological aspects due to neurodegeneration and/ or genetic risk factors may play a plausible role and may distinguish it from common depressive disorders. METHOD: To investigate the possible relationship...
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