Web. Our findings have important implications for dementia prevention," Feng said. Currently, 47.5 million people have dementia and there are 7.7 million new cases every year. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, possibly contributing to 60 to 70 percent of cases.Dementia is caused by the damage of brain cells. A brain disease, such as Alzheimer's, …

Nov 20, 2022 · The protein encoded by this gene is a major apoprotein of the chylomicron. It binds to a specific liver and peripheral cell receptor, and is essential for the normal catabolism of triglyceride-rich lipoprotein constituents. This gene maps to chromosome 19 in a cluster with the related apolipoprotein C1 and C2 genes. Mutations in this gene result in familial …