PSEN1 polymorphisms alter the rate of cognitive decline in sporadic Alzheimer's disease patients.
Mutations in amyloid precursor protein (APP) and presenilin (PSEN) genes are known to cause familial early-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD), which account for around 5% of AD cases. Genetic associations for the remaining "sporadic" cases, other than the risks associated with the apolipo...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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