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CCR5-Δ32 polymorphism-a possible protective factor from gait impairment amongst post-stroke patients.
European journal of neurology - 1 Mar 2023
Molad Jeremy, Hallevi Hen, Seyman Estelle, Rotschild Ofer, Bornstein Natan M, Tene Oren, Giladi Nir, Hausdorff Jeffrey M, Mirelman Anat, Ben Assayag Einor
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Stroke and small vessel disease cause gait disturbances and falls. The naturally occurring loss-of-function mutation in the C-C chemokine receptor 5 gene (CCR5-Δ32) has recently been reported as a protective factor in post-stroke motor and cognitive recovery. We sought to examine whether it also influences gait and balance measures up to 2 years after stroke. METHOD: Participants were 575...
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