Scientists found the APOE4 protein disrupts fat handling in brain immune cells, causing inflammation. This discovery was made at the University of Colorado Anschutz and Pacific Northwest National Lab.
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APOE4 Gene Genetic risk factor
APOE4 Protein Protein studied
Microglia Immune cells affected
Fat Metabolism Disrupted Key change observed