Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a genetically complex neurodegenerative disorder which causes a progressive decline of cognitive abilities. Currently, four genes (PS1, PS2, APP and APOE) are known to be associated with AD. Additionally, a number of linkage studies have defined susceptibility regions for AD, two of which are located on chromosomal regions 10q22-24 and 12p13-q13. Five candidates (CaMK2G, PLAU, VCL, AP3M1 and ST8SIA1) within these regions were identified and detailed whole gene analyses were undertaken. The strongest risk associated with AD was conferred by the minor allele T of a functional marker rs2227564 [C/T] within Exon 6 of PLAU (10q24). Furthermore, higher plaque counts in the temporal cortices were observed in carriers of the T allele compared to patients lacking this allele.
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Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a genetically complex neurodegenerative disorder which causes a progressive decline of cognitive abilities. Currently, four genes (PS1, PS2, APP and APOE) are known to be associated with AD. Additionally, a number of linkage studies have defined susceptibility regions for AD, two of which are located on chromosomal regions 10q22-24 and 12p13-q13. Five candidates (CaMK2G, PLAU, VCL, AP3M1 and ST8SIA1) within these regions were identified and detailed whole gene analyse...
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