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FOXO1 locus and acetylcholinesterase inhibitors in elderly patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Clinical interventions in aging - 1 Jan 2014
Paroni Giulia, Seripa Davide, Fontana Andrea, D'Onofrio Grazia, Gravina Carolina, Urbano Maria, Cascavilla Leandro, Pellegrini Fabio, Greco Antonio, Pilotto Alberto
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: Acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs) may reduce the oxidative stress in brain of Alzheimer's disease (AD) patients. Forkhead box O1 (FOXO1) protein has been reported as the link between oxidative stress and AD. We evaluated a potential association between FOXO1 gene locus and the response to AChEI treatment in patients with sporadic AD. METHODS: In this prospective study, 109 Caucasian AD patients...
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