Cognitive performance in elderly women: significance of the 19bp insertion/deletion polymorphism in the 5' flank of the dopamine beta-hydroxylase gene, educational level, body fat measures, serum triglyceride, alcohol consumption and age

Mads Togsverd, Thomas M Werge, Laszlo B Tankó, Yu Zhao Bagger, George G Qin, Thomas Hansen, Claus Christiansen, Henrik B Rasmussen

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Abstract

Genetic and environmental factors influence cognitive aging. The gene encoding dopamine beta-hydroxylase (DBH) could be one such factor since this hydroxylase converts dopamine to norepinephrine both of which are involved in cognition regulation.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftInternational Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry
Vol/bind22
Udgave nummer9
Sider (fra-til)883-9
Antal sider7
ISSN0885-6230
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 2007

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