The short variant of the polymorphism within the promoter region of the serotonin transporter gene is a risk factor for late onset Alzheimer’s disease
✍ Scribed by Oliveira, J R M; Gallindo, R M; Maia, L G S; Brito-Marques, P R; Otto, P A; Passos-Bueno, M R; Jr, MA Morais; Zatz, M
- Book ID
- 110058928
- Publisher
- Nature Publishing Group
- Year
- 1998
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 45 KB
- Volume
- 3
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1359-4184
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