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Down syndrome patients have an Increased risk of developing Alzheimer
Associated with the following altered proteins:
EARLY ONSET (Familial)
APP (Chr 21)
Presenilin-1
Presenilin-2
LATE ONSET (sporadic)
ApoE4 in Chr 19: Increases risk of sporadic form
ApoE2 in Chr 19: Decreases risk of sporadic form (protective) due to Increase in Ach
Findings
Decrease Acetylcholine (ACh)
Widespread cortical atrophy (Narrowing of gyri and widening of sulci)
Senile plaques (Amyloid Beta plaques)
Neurofibrillary tangles
Can lead to intracranial hemorrhage
Hyperphosphorylated tau protein
The hippocampus is the area of the brain demostrating the greatest degree of atrophy. Hippocampal atrophy in MRI is highly suggestive of the diagnosis.
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