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Risk Polymorphisms of FNDC5, BDNF, and NTRK2 and Poor Education Interact and Aggravate Age-Related Cognitive Decline.
International journal of molecular sciences - 7 Dec 2023
Tomás Alessandra Mendonça, Bento-Torres Natáli Valim Oliver, Jardim Naina Yuki Vieira, Moraes Patrícia Martins, da Costa Victor Oliveira, Modesto Antônio Conde, Khayat André Salim, Bento-Torres João, Picanço-Diniz Cristovam Wanderley
Abstract excerpt
Cognitive abilities tend to decline with aging, with variation between individuals, and many studies seek to identify genetic biomarkers that more accurately anticipate risks related to pathological aging. We investigated the influence of BDNF, NTRK2, and FNDC5 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) on the cognitive performance of young and older adults with contrasting educational backgrounds. We addressed three...
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