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ApoE genotype does not affect plasma tPA and PAI-1 antigen levels.
American journal of medical genetics - 18 Apr 1997
Mermod J J, Kruithof E K, Alouani S, Quiquerez A L, Sadoul R
Abstract excerpt
The presence of one or two apoliprotein E4 (apoE4) alleles constitutes a major risk factor for Alzheimer's disease (AD) and coronary heart disease (CHD). Numerous observations have suggested that misregulation of proteases may be instrumental in both diseases. Tissue-type plasminogen activator (tPA) has been recently demonstrated to play a key role in neuronal plasticity and in experimental neurodegeneration. One...
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