Caspase-1 genetic variation is not associated with Alzheimer's disease risk

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Interleukin (IL)-1β is a potent proinflammatory cytokine markedly overexpressed in the brains of patients with Alzheimer's disease (AD), and also involved in development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease. Caspase-1...

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Main Authors: Berciano José, Valdivieso Fernando, Frank Ana, Martínez-García Ana, Pozueta Ana, Mateo Ignacio, Sánchez-Juan Pascual, Rodríguez-Rodríguez Eloy, Vázquez-Higuera José, Bullido María J, Combarros Onofre
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-02-01
Series:BMC Medical Genetics
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2350/11/32