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Estrogen associated gene polymorphisms and their interactions in the progress of Alzheimer's disease.
Progress in neurobiology - 1 Dec 2013
Xing Y, Jia J P, Ji X J, Tian T
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The extensive neuroprotective effects of estrogen against Alzheimer's disease (AD) have been proven in numerous laboratory studies. However, in clinical studies, the exact role of estrogen in AD is still ambiguous. Some evidences even suggested the high levels of estrogen or estrogen replacement treatment increased the risk of AD. Thus, there must be other factors affecting the neuroprotective effects of...
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