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The Possible Involvement of HLA Class III Haplotype (RAGE, HSP70 and TNF Genes) in Alzheimer's Disease.
Current Alzheimer research - 1 Jan 2015
Boiocchi Chiara, Maggioli Elisa, Monti Maria Cristina, Zorzetto Michele, Sinforiani Elena, Cereda Cristina, Ricevuti Giovanni, Cuccia Mariaclara
Abstract excerpt
In the central nervous system Hsp70s seems to have a protective role in repair and removal of cellular proteins damaged by stress conditions. A protective role of Hsp70 was also shown in Alzheimer Disease. The HSP70-1 +190 G/C polymorphism is located in the gene 5'UTR region and it is implicated in alteration of the transcription binding factor; HSP70-2 +1267 A/G causes a silent mutation in the coding region and...
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