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The dual role of APOE ε4 allele in cerebral small vessel disease: independent genetic effects and effect modification of traditional risk factors.
Frontiers in neurology - 1 Jan 2026
Liu Feng, Gou Yulan
Abstract excerpt
Background: The association between apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 and cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD) remains incompletely understood, with inconsistent evidence across imaging phenotypes and limited investigation into gene-environment interactions. Method: This cross-sectional study included 728 patients with chronic lacunar infarcts who underwent 3 T brain MRI. CSVD burden was quantified using a...
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