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LDL density and oxidation are modulated by PON1 promoter genotype in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2013
Cagnin Annachiara, Leon Alberta, Vianello Daniela, Colavito Davide, Favaretto Silvia, Zarantonello Giulia, Stecca Anna, Ermani Mario, Zambon Alberto
Abstract excerpt
Cholesterol metabolism alteration is a hot topic in the field of Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, data on plasma lipoproteins cholesterol distribution and oxidation in AD and their possible genetic determinants are lacking. The paraoxonase-1 (PON1) gene -107C/T promoter polymorphisms have been found associated with AD. One of the fundamental functions of PON1 enzyme is the inhibition of low-density lipoproteins...
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