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Alleles that increase risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus are not associated with increased risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Neurobiology of aging - 1 Dec 2014
Proitsi Petroula, Lupton Michelle K, Velayudhan Latha, Hunter Gillian, Newhouse Stephen, Lin Kuang, Fogh Isabella, Tsolaki Magda, Daniilidou Makrina, Pritchard Megan, Craig David, Todd Stephen, Johnston Janet A, McGuinness Bernadette, Kloszewska Iwona, Soininen Hilkka, Mecocci Patrizia, Vellas Bruno, Passmore Peter A, Sims Rebecca, Williams Julie, Brayne Carol, Stewart Robert, Sham Pak, Lovestone Simon, Powell John F
Abstract excerpt
Although epidemiological studies suggest that type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) increases the risk of late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD), the biological basis of this relationship is not well understood. The aim of this study was to examine the genetic comorbidity between the 2 disorders and to...
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