Having two of the following forms of the Apolipoprotein E, is associated with a much higher rate of early onset Alzheimer's disease.

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Having two copies of ApoE-4 is associated with a much higher risk of early onset Alzheimer's disease. ApoE-1 and ApoE-2 have not been found to significantly increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease. ApoE-3, which is the most common form of Apolipoprotein E, is associated with an average risk of Alzheimer's disease.

Having Two of the Following Forms of the Apolipoprotein E