Abstract
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Keywords
- 5' Untranslated Regions
- Age Factors
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Alcohol Drinking
- Body Composition
- Cognition
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Dopamine beta-Hydroxylase
- Educational Status
- Female
- Genetic Predisposition to Disease
- Genotype
- Humans
- Lipids
- Mental Status Schedule
- Middle Aged
- Multivariate Analysis
- Polymorphism, Genetic
- Psychological Tests
- Regression Analysis
- Risk Factors
- Triglycerides
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