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Brain-derived neurotrophic factor Val66Met polymorphism and cognitive function in persons with cardiovascular disease.
Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society - 1 Dec 2013
Szabo Ashley J, Alosco Michael L, Miller Lindsay A, McGeary John E, Poppas Athena, Cohen Ronald A, Gunstad John
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AIM: Cognitive impairment is common among persons with cardiovascular disease (CVD), and several potential aetiological mechanisms have been described, including contributions of genetic markers such as variations in the brain-derived neurotrophic (BDNF) gene. This current study examined the associations of BDNF genotype with cognitive function among individuals with CVD. METHODS: This study included 110...
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