Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
cerebrospinal fluid, YKL40, Alzheimer's disease, AD
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the United States. It is a complex neurodegenerative disorder featured by gradual onset and progression of memory loss combined with deficits in executive functioning, language, visuospatial abilities, personality, behavior and self-care. There are basically two types of Alzheimer’s Disease, familial Alzheimer’s disease and late-onset Alzheimer’s Disease respectively.
Recommended Citation
Lee, Mo and Kauwe, Dr. John S. K.
(2014)
"Search for Genomic Factors that Influence Cerebrospinal Fluid Levels of YKL40, a Novel Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014:
Iss.
1, Article 730.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/730