Immune system gene associated with higher plaque buildup discovered

Q.  Scientists have discovered an immune system gene associated with higher rates of amyloid plaque buildup in brains of Alzheimer’s patients. Name the variant in gene _____ associated with the build up of plaque.
- Published on 07 Oct 15

a. IL1RAP
b. APOE e4
c. Both of the above
d. None of the above

ANSWER: IL1RAP
 
Scientists have discovered an immune system gene associated with higher rates of amyloid plaque buildup in brains of patients with Alzheimer’s and those at risk for developing the disease. IL1RAP has been associated with greater amyloid plaque accumulation over the past two years and has greater impact than APOE- e4 allele associated with Alzheimer’s Disease.

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