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Rate of progression of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease: effect of butyrylcholinesterase K gene variation

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Clive Ballard, Dr Christopher Morris

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Abstract

Objective: To determine whether individuals with Alzheimer's disease ( AD) and the K variant allele of butyrylcholinesterase have a slower rate of cognitive decline than those without the K variant allele of butyrylcholinesterase. Method: The cognitive status of 339 community based subjects with AD was assessed with the Mini Mental State Examination at baseline and yearly over a three year follow up period. The rates of cognitive decline of subjects with and without the K variant allele were compared. Result: Presence of the K allele was associated with a slower average rate of cognitive decline in subjects with severe AD. Conclusions: This finding is consistent with the suggestion that the K variant of butyrylcholinesterase has an important role in disease progression in AD, and this may have implications for treatment.

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Author(s): Holmes C, Ballard C, Lehmann D, Smith AD, Beaumont H, Day IN, Khan MN, Lovestone S, McCulley M, Morris CM, Munoz DG, O'Brien K, Russ C, Del Ser T, Warden D

Publication type: Article

Publication status: Published

Journal: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry

Year: 2005

Volume: 76

Issue: 5

Pages: 640-643

ISSN (print): 0022-3050

ISSN (electronic): 1468-330X

Publisher: BMJ Group

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/jnnp.2004.039321

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.2004.039321

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