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Transcriptomic and Genetic Associations between Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease, and Cancer
15 Jun 2021
Abstract excerpt
Alzheimer's (AD) and Parkinson's diseases (PD) are the two most prevalent neurodegenerative disorders in human populations. Epidemiological studies have shown that patients suffering from either condition present a reduced overall risk of cancer than controls (i.e., inverse comorbidity), suggesting that neurodegeneration provides a protective effect against cancer. Reduced risks of several site-specific tumors,...
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