NCIt definition : Human APOE*4 allele is located in the vicinity of 19q13.2 and is approximately 4 kb
in length. This allele, which encodes apolipoprotein E4 protein, plays a role in triglyceride
metabolism. The allele is associated with increased occurrence of both Alzheimer disease
and coronary artery disease.;
NCIt note : APOE*4 allele is characterized by one point mutation, c.388T C. The ancestral cytosine
at position 526 must also be present.;