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Apolipoprotein E Alleles Across the Spectrum of Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
International journal of molecular sciences - 29 Aug 2026
Liampas Ioannis, Polyviou Antonis, Demiri Silvia, Malataras Gerasimos, Oikonomakis Vasilis, Siokas Vasileios, Kargiotis Odysseas, Kefalopoulou Zinovia-Maria, Chroni Elisabeth, Dardiotis Efthimios
Abstract excerpt
We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of associations between apolipoprotein E (APOE) alleles and frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD)-spectrum disorders. MEDLINE, Embase, CENTRAL, and Google Scholar were searched. APOE2 and APOE4 carrier status were compared between FTLD-spectrum disorders and healthy controls (HCs) or individuals with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Forty studies were included. APOE4...
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- Humans
- Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration
- Alleles
- Apolipoprotein E4
- Apolipoproteins E
