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Apolipoprotein E genotypes associated with Alzheimer disease and concomitant stroke.
Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association - 1 Apr 2014
Fekih-Mrissa Najiba, Klai Sarra, Mrad Meriem, Mansour Malek, Zaouali Jamel, Gritli Nasreddine, Mrissa Ridha
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BACKGROUND: The ɛ4 allele of the apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene is a well-characterized genetic risk factor for Alzheimer disease (AD). The association between stroke and a higher risk for AD has also been reported. Our study sought to determine the relationship between the APOE gene and AD and the comorbid risk of stroke. METHODS: The subjects of this study consisted of 48 patients with AD and 48 members of a...
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