Interactions between Apolipoprotein E Genes and Religiosity in Relation to Mild Cognitive Impairment
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A total of 2,410 community residents aged 55 years and older were recruited from the Ningxia province of China. Apolipoprotein E (APOE) gene polymorphisms were detected using the high-resolution melting curve method. The Mini-Mental State Exam and Duke University Religion Index were administered to assess cognitive function and religiosity. The logistic regression model was used to examine the relationships.
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تاریخ انتشار 2017