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CD36 gene polymorphism is associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Biochimie - 1 Apr 2017
Šerý Omar, Janoutová Jana, Ewerlingová Laura, Hálová Alice, Lochman Jan, Janout Vladimír, Khan Naim A, Balcar Vladimir J
Abstract excerpt
CD36 gene encodes a membrane glycoprotein (type B scavenger receptor) present on the surface of many types of cells and having multiple cellular functions ranging from angiogenesis to gustatory perception of fatty acids. Using a case control genetic association approach we have analyzed selected single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP's) in a total of 859 patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and controls and have...
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