Which genetic risk factor is most strongly associated with the sporadic (late-onset) form of Alzheimer disease?
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Correct answer: APOE epsilon-4 allele
The APOE ε4 allele is the most significant genetic risk factor for sporadic Alzheimer disease. It is thought to impair the clearance of Amyloid-beta from the brain parenchyma.
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