Alzheimer Disease; Ad
Description
Alzheimer disease is the most common form of progressive dementia in the elderly. It is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the neuropathologic findings of intracellular neurofibrillary tangles (NFT) and extracellular amyloid plaques that accumulate in vulnerable brain regions (Sennvik et al., 2000). Terry and Davies (1980) pointed out that the 'presenile' form, with onset before age 65, is identical to the most common form of late-onset or 'senile' dementia, and suggested the term 'senile dementia of the Alzheimer type' (SDAT).Haines (1991) reviewed the genetics of AD. Selkoe (1996) reviewed the pathophysiology, chromosomal loci, and pathogenetic mechanisms of Alzheimer disease. Theuns and Van Broeckhoven (2000) reviewed the transcriptional regulation of the genes involved in Alzheimer disease.
Genes related to Alzheimer Disease; Ad
- APP
- A2M
- APOE
- PAXIP1
- ADAMTS1
- NOS3
- MT-ND1
- BLMH
- ACE
- MPO
- HFE
- APBB2
- SORL1
- PLAU
Clinical Features
Top most frequent phenotypes and symptoms related to Alzheimer Disease; Ad
- Intellectual disability
- Seizures
- Spasticity
- Cognitive impairment
- Edema
- Encephalopathy
- Dementia
- Myoclonus
- Aggressive behavior
- Mental deterioration
And another 14 symptoms. If you need more information about this disease we can help you.
Incidence and onset information
— Currently we don't have prevalence information about this disease (Not enough data available about incidence and published cases.)— No data available about the known clinical features onset.
Alternative names
Alzheimer Disease; Ad Is also known as presenile and senile dementia.
Researches and researchers
Currently, we don't have any information about doctors, researches or researchers related to this disease. Please contact us if you would like to appear here.Alzheimer Disease; Ad Recommended genes panels
Panel Name, Specifity and genes Tested/covered |
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MitoMet®Plus aCGH Analysis.
By Baylor Miraca Genetics Laboratories (United States).
RGS9, RHO, GRK1, RLBP1, RNASEL, BCS1L, RP1, RP2, RP9, RPE65, RPGR, RPL35A, MRPL3, RPS14, RS1, SAG, SARDH, SCO2, SCP2, SDHB , (...)
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Specificity
1 %
Genes
8 % |
ADmark® APP DNA Sequencing/Duplication Test.
By Athena Diagnostics Inc (United States).
APP
Specificity
100 %
Genes
8 % |
ADmark® Early Onset Alzheimer's Evaluation.
By Athena Diagnostics Inc (United States).
APP, PSEN1, PSEN2
Specificity
34 %
Genes
8 % |
Dementia.
By Knight Diagnostic Laboratories - Molecular Diagnostic Center Oregon Health & Science University (United States).
SORL1, TARDBP, VCP, FIG4, OPTN, TREM2, CSF1R, CHMP2B, DCTN1, C9orf72, FUS, ALS2, SETX, GRN, ANG, APOE, APP, MAPT, PRNP, PSEN1 , (...)
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Specificity
15 %
Genes
22 % |
APOE, APP, PSEN1, PSEN2. NextGeneDx.Complete sequencing by NGS.
By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica (Spain).
APOE, APP, PSEN1, PSEN2
Specificity
50 %
Genes
15 % |
APP. Complete sequencing.
By Instituto de Medicina Genomica Instituto de Medicina Genomica (Spain).
APP
Specificity
100 %
Genes
8 % |
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APP
Specificity
100 %
Genes
8 % |
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Specificity
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Genes
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