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Alzheimer Disease

  1. Petra Nowotny,
  2. Jennifer M Kwon,
  3. Alison M Goate

Published Online: 19 APR 2001

DOI: 10.1038/npg.els.0000228

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Nowotny, P., Kwon, J. M. and Goate, A. M. 2001. Alzheimer Disease. eLS. .

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  1. Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 19 APR 2001
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Abstract

Alzheimer disease is a major public health concern in the elderly. In the United States, it is the fourth leading cause of death and is the most common cause of dementia. Although some cases of Alzheimer disease are caused by genetic mutations, most cases are probably due to a number of genetic and environmental factors. There is currently no cure for this serious and debilitating disorder.

Keywords:

  • alzheimer disease;
  • dementia;
  • apolipoprotein E;
  • plaques;
  • tangles
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