Impact of Genetic Variants of Apolipoprotein E on Lipid Profile in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Impact of Genetic Variants of Apolipoprotein E on Lipid Profile in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

The pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease (PD) seems to involve genetic susceptibility to neurodegeneration. APOE gene has been considered a risk factor for PD. This study aimed to evaluate the association of APOE polymorphism with PD and its influence on lipid profile. We studied 232 PD patients...

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Main Authors: Michele L. Gregório, Marcela A. S. Pinhel, Caroline L. Sado, Gabriela S. Longo, Fábio N. Oliveira, Gisele S. Amorim, Marcelo A. Nakazone, Greiciane M. Florim, Camila M. Mazeti, Denise P. Martins, Waldir A. Tognola, Antonio C. Brandão, Sidney Pinheiro Júnior, Moacir F. de Godoy, Dorotéia R. S. Souza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/641515

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/641515

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