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The Impact of the Apolipoprotein E Genotype on Cardiovascular Disease and Cognitive Disorders.
Cardiology in review - 1 Jan 2026
McMaster Matthew W, Shah Avisha, Kangarlu John, Cheikhali Ryan, Frishman William H, Aronow Wilbert S
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Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) plays a critical role in cholesterol transport and protection against the development of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Humans have 3 prevalent isoforms of ApoE: apolipoprotein E2 (ApoE2), apolipoprotein E3 (ApoE3), and apolipoprotein E4 (ApoE4). The E4 allele has been associated with higher ASCVD risk. While E4 patients do have higher cholesterol levels, they do not have...
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