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Correlation between Apolipoprotein-E polymorphism and Alzheimer's disease pathology.

F F Cruz-Sánchez1, N Durany, J Thome

  • 1Institut of Neurological and Gerontological Sciences, International University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain.

Journal of Alzheimer'S Disease : JAD
|September 6, 2002
PubMed
Summary

The ApoE genotype influences Alzheimer's disease (AD) and small vessel disease dementia (SVDD). ApoE4 is linked to AD pathology, even in controls, suggesting pre-clinical AD. ApoE2 is associated with SVDD.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuropathology
  • Neurogenetics
  • Dementia Research

Background:

  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) and small vessel disease dementia (SVDD) are leading causes of cognitive decline.
  • The apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype is a known risk factor for AD.
  • Understanding ApoE allele frequencies in relation to neuropathology is crucial for diagnosing and potentially identifying pre-clinical dementia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To correlate ApoE allele frequencies with neuropathological changes in AD and SVDD.
  • To validate previous ApoE genotyping findings in AD.
  • To identify potential pre-clinical forms of AD and SVDD.

Main Methods:

  • Histological examination and immunohistochemistry for tau protein and amyloid-beta on brain tissue from AD, SVDD, and control groups.

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  • Analysis of ApoE allele frequencies (ApoE2, ApoE3, ApoE4).
  • Classification of AD cases based on cortical pathology severity.

    • Main Results:

    • ApoE4 allele frequency was significantly increased in AD patients and also found in aged controls exhibiting AD-like neuropathology (62% of this subgroup).
    • ApoE2 allele frequency was significantly increased in SVDD patients.
    • Histopathological analysis identified "pre-clinical" forms of AD and SVDD in individuals without clinical dementia history.

    Conclusions:

    • The ApoE genotype plays a significant role in the neuropathology of both AD and SVDD.
    • ApoE4 positivity in individuals with AD-like brain changes, even without clinical symptoms, suggests its role in pre-clinical AD.
    • ApoE2 is associated with SVDD, highlighting distinct genetic influences on different dementia types.