Normal distribution of apolipoprotein E alleles in progressive supranuclear palsy.
case_control · Level III
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Abstract
Apolipoprotein E (Apo E) genotype is a genetic risk factor influencing the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP), like AD, is a dementing illness with neurofibrillary tangles. We determined the frequencies of Apo E alleles in 52 PSP patients and 52 age- and gender-matched controls. The distribution of Apo E allele frequencies and genotypes showed no difference between PSP and controls. Apo E allele status does not influence the development of PSP.
Medical subject headings
- Alleles
- Apolipoproteins E
- Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive