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The role of insulin resistance and APOE genotype on blood-brain barrier integrity in Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimer's & dementia : the journal of the Alzheimer's Association - 1 Feb 2025
Padovani Alessandro, Galli Alice, Bazzoli Elena, Tolassi Chiara, Caratozzolo Salvatore, Gumina Bianca, Benussi Alberto, Libri Ilenia, Outeiro Tiago Fleming, Pilotto Andrea
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INTRODUCTION: Growing evidence suggests a connection between insulin resistance and apolipoprotein E (APOE) genotype in Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathogenesis, but the mechanisms are unclear. We examined effects of insulin resistance and APOE genotype on blood-brain barrier (BBB) integrity in AD. METHODS: BBB integrity was measured in 196 biologically-confirmed non-diabetic patients with AD evaluating CSF/serum...
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