Effect of Apolipoprotein E ɛ4 Carrier Status on Cognitive Response to Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitors in Patients with Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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BACKGROUND: The apolipoprotein E ɛ4 (APOE ɛ4) genotype is the major genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD). However, its effect on an individual's response to treatment is less well understood. Many studies have reported that the presence or absence of APOE ɛ4 may have influence on the therapeutic response for acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (AChEIs), but the results were inconsistent. This study...

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