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Exploring the parity paradox: Differential effects on neuroplasticity and neuroinflammation by APOEe4 genotype at middle-age
2023-07-13
Abstract excerpt
Female sex and Apolipoprotein E (APOE) ε4 genotype are top non-modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Although female-unique experiences like parity (pregnancy and motherhood) have positive effects on neuroplasticity at middle age, previous pregnancy may also contribute to AD risk. To explore these seemingly paradoxical long-term effects of parity, we investigated the impact of parity with APOEε4 ge...
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- Literature Corpus work
- 9cb77ccf-de5d-525b-969d-19861ad51cc4
- DOI
- 10.1101/2023.07.12.548731
