Synergy between the C2 allele of transferrin and the C282Y allele of the haemochromatosis gene (HFE) as risk factors for developing Alzheimer's disease.
BACKGROUND: There is evidence that iron may play a role in the pathology of Alzheimer's disease (AD). There may be genetic factors that contribute to iron deposition resulting in tissue damage thus exacerbating AD. METHODS: We have genotyped 269 healthy elderly controls, 191 cases with definite...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2004
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