Accordingly, during the early life stage, the difference in cognitive function between APOE ε4 carriers and noncarriers may not be significant, while as people age, APOE ε4 carriers may have a lower average cognitive function compared with noncarriers of the same age due to the cumulative damage of ε4 allele on neurons.
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Association of APOE ε4 genotype and lifestyle with cognitive function among Chinese adults aged 80 years and older: A cross-sectional study.
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