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
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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.
Original language | English |
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Journal | International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 9 |
Pages (from-to) | 883-9 |
Number of pages | 7 |
ISSN | 0885-6230 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2007 |
ID: 48611034