Vol. 34 (7) 2013 Neuro endocrinology letters

Cognitive functions, apolipoprotein E genotype and hormonal replacement therapy of postmenopausal women.

OBJECTIVE: The results of many studies revealed that estrogen plus progestogen therapy (EPT) may modify dementia development risk in relation to the apolipoprotein E gene (APOE) polymorphisms. However, the mechanism and subsequently clinical importance of such an effect are still unexplained. The objective of this study was to explore t.....