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Genetic Polymorphisms in the HMGCR Gene and Associations with Cognitive Decline in Parkinson's Disease Patients.
International journal of molecular sciences - 17 Aug 2024
Pierzchlińska Anna, Sławek Jarosław, Kwaśniak-Butowska Magdalena, Malinowski Damian, Komaniecka Nina, Mak Monika, Czerkawska Anna, Kukowka Arnold, Białecka Monika
Abstract excerpt
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurodegenerative disease characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms including cognitive impairment and dementia. The etiopathogenesis of PD, as well as its protective and susceptibility factors, are still elusive. 3-Hydroxy-3-methyglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGCR) is an enzyme regulating cholesterol synthesis. Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the gene coding...
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