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Chromosome 14 contains the maker for Alzheimer disease. <br />
Alzheimer disease is the fourth leading cause of death in adults, and the likelihood of getting it increases with age.<br />
Observed symptoms: progressive inability to remember facts and events and, later, to recognize friends and family.<br />
Mutation on chromosomes 1, 14, 19, and 21 are believed to play a role. Alzheimer runs in the family. A mutation is PS1 (or AD3) on chromosome 14.<br />
Fragments brain around amyloid-family proteins – somewhat similar to Down Syndrome<br />
Research in mice identified an enzyme that may be responsible for the increase in amyloid production characteristic of AD. If a way to regulate this enzyme could be found, then AD may be slowed or halted in some people.<br />
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