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Apolipoprotein E polymorphisms and ischaemic stroke: a two-center Greek study.
European journal of neurology - 1 Aug 2014
Chatzistefanidis D, Giannopoulos S, Spengos K, Vassilopoulou S, Vemmos K, Dova L, Vartholomatos G, Kyritsis A P, Georgiou I, Markoula S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Apolipropotein E(apoE) is a plasma protein exhibiting three common isoforms (E2, E3, E4). Its involvement in lipoprotein metabolism may have an impact on stroke occurrence. As results in the literature are inconclusive further studies are needed to elucidate its role. Our objective was to study the role of apoE isoforms and the interplay with environmental risk factors in patients with...
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