Apolipoprotein E Genotype and Sex Influence Glucose Tolerance in Older Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Background: Glucose intolerance and apolipoprotein ε4 allele (E4+) are risk factors for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Insulin sensitizers show promise for treating AD, but are less effective in E4+ individuals. Little is known about how the APOE genotype influences glucose metabolism. Methods: Cros...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Dementia and Geriatric Cognitive Disorders Extra |
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| Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/444079 |