Apolipoprotein E genotype and odor identification in schizophrenia

J Neuropsychiatry Clin Neurosci. 2006 Spring;18(2):231-3. doi: 10.1176/jnp.2006.18.2.231.

Abstract

The authors examined Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genotype frequencies and unirhinal odor identification in 28 schizophrenia patients and 26 healthy comparison subjects. No significant associations between ApoE status and olfaction were observed in either diagnostic group. The authors concluded that olfactory deficits in schizophrenia do not appear to be mediated by the ApoE allele.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Apolipoproteins E / genetics*
  • Discrimination Learning / physiology
  • Female
  • Gene Frequency / genetics
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Reference Values
  • Schizophrenia / genetics*
  • Schizophrenic Psychology*
  • Sensory Thresholds / physiology
  • Smell / genetics*

Substances

  • Apolipoproteins E