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Absence of A673T variant in APP gene indicates an alternative protective mechanism contributing to longevity in Chinese individuals.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Apr 2014
Liu Yao-Wen, He Yong-Han, Zhang Yun-Xia, Cai Wang-Wei, Yang Li-Qin, Xu Liang-You, Kong Qing-Peng
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A673T, a rare variant in the amyloid-β precursor protein gene, shows a protective potential against Alzheimer's disease (AD) and age-related cognitive decline in an Icelandic population. Although A673T was observed independently in a Finnish population, this variant was absent in 8721 Asian subjects. The conflicting observations suggest that the contribution of A673T may be confined to Europeans and Americans...
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