[The examination of apoE phenotypes in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy].

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[The examination of apoE phenotypes in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy].

Rinsho byori. The Japanese journal of clinical pathology - 1 Aug 1998

Tsuzuki S, Murano T, Watanabe H, Itoh Y, Miyashita Y, Shirai K

Abstract excerpt

Apolipoprotein E (apoE), which is reported to recognize the low density lipoprotein receptor and remnant receptor, mediates the delivery of cholesterol and other lipids to the cells all over the body. There are several phenotypes such as apoE2, apoE3 and apoE4. Recently, it is reported that apoE...

Topics

Aged
Apolipoproteins E
Diabetic Neuropathies
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disease Progression
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Nerve Growth Factors
Phenotype

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