Synaptic dysfunction is one of the most important markers of neurodegenerative diseases, which contribute to cognitive decline and the loss of neurons. Synaptosomal-associated protein 25 (SNAP-25) is a member of the soluble N-ethylmaleimide-sensitive factor attachment protein receptor (SNARE) complex, which plays a significant role in the exocytosis of synaptic vesicles and the release of neurotransmitters. Recent studies have shown that expression levels of SNAP-25 are altered in various neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), Huntington's disease (HD), and Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD).
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Background: Premature Ovarian Insufficiency (POI) is associated with infertility. Little is known about the potential circulating biomarkers that could be used to predict POI. We have investigated the possible association between white and red blood cells, platelet indices, and eight established single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with POI risk.
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