Apolipoprotein E Polymorphism and Reproductive Patterns Among Postreproductive Women.

doi:10.1002/ajhb.70260

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Apolipoprotein E Polymorphism and Reproductive Patterns Among Postreproductive Women.

American journal of human biology : the official journal of the Human Biology Council - 1 Apr 2026

Bartecka Paula, Galbarczyk Andrzej, Klimek Magdalena, Nenko Ilona, Jasienska Grazyna

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OBJECTIVES: Traits that are detrimental for health may persist in populations because they are advantageous for reproduction. Apolipoprotein E is a protein involved in lipid metabolism, and it is encoded by a polymorphic gene (ApoE) with three alleles: ApoE2, ApoE3, and ApoE4. ApoE4 allele is associated with elevated cholesterol levels, and increased risk of various metabolic and age-related diseases, such as...

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Humans
Female
Poland
Apolipoproteins E
Polymorphism, Genetic
Aged
Middle Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Reproduction
Genotype
Apolipoprotein E4
Fertility

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PMID: 41999124
DOI: 10.1002/ajhb.70260
PMCID: PMC13090747

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