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Ampil ER, Ong PA, Krespi Y, Yang YH. A review of SaiLuoTong (MLC-SLT) development in vascular cognitive impairment and dementia. Front Pharmacol 2024; 15:1343820. [PMID: 38751782 PMCID: PMC11094335 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2024.1343820] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024] Open
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The dementia epidemic, attributed to aging populations, represents a growing socio-economic burden. It is estimated that in 2019 about 55 million people worldwide were living with dementia. With many possible causes of dementia and the possibility of mixed dementia combining Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular dementia the question is whether diagnostic uncertainty exists or whether diagnostic constructs based on single etiologies are incorrect. Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia (VCID) designates the extent of cognitive dysfunctions from the most benign state to that of dementia, of vascular origin. We reviewed epidemiological, pathophysiological and clinical data on VCID with a focus on VaD, as well as key data on the development of a new therapeutic solution, SaiLuoTong (MLC-SLT). From documentary research executed on different web sources (PubMed, Clintrials.gov, Z-library and Google), our initial selection for the short review of VCID and VaD was based on keywords contained in each paragraph subtitles of this article with exclusion of publications in a language other than English or published before 2010. For the review of SaiLuoTong development, there was just the language exclusion criterion. Sorted by relevance and publication date, 47 references were selected from 140 shortlisted for review. With new evidence-based classification systems, vascular cognitive impairment was proposed as umbrella term covering all forms of cognitive deficits related to vascular causes. The scope of application expanded with the VCID which includes VaD and mixed pathologies. No drugs are approved for the treatment of VaD by major Western regulatory agencies, while some traditional Chinese medicines are registered in China. VCID treatment should have a dual focus: managing the underlying cerebrovascular disease and dementia symptoms. This is the objective set for the development of the MLC-SLT, the essential data of which are reviewed in detail. To strengthen VCID and VaD research, consensus groups should attempt to consolidate scattered local research initiatives into coordinated international programs. In two VaD clinical trials, MLC-SLT improved cognitive symptoms and activities of daily living, with good safety and potential disease-modifying effect. In a placebo-controlled study in 325 patients with mild to moderate VaD and randomized according to a delayed-start design, MLC-SLT demonstrated significant improvement in memory tests and performance in executive function tasks, expanding its place in the management of VCID. At week 26, changes in VADAS-cog scores (SD) from baseline were 23.25 (0.45) for MLC-SLT 180 mg bid), 23.05 (0.45) for MLC-SLT 120 mg bid (both p < 0.0001), and 20.57 (0.45) for placebo (p = 0.15). At week 52, differences between both groups MLC-SLT and placebo were 2.67 and 2.48, respectively (p < 0.0001), without significant difference between MLC-SLT groups.
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- Encarnita Raya Ampil
- Department of Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Santo Tomas, Philippines
- Institute for Neurosciences, St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City Philippines, Taguig, Philippines
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- Department of Neurology, Hasan Sadikin Hospital, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, Indonesia
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- Department of Neurology, İstinye University Hospital, Istanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Li Z, Wu M, Yin C, Wang Z, Wang J, Chen L, Zhao W. Machine learning based on the EEG and structural MRI can predict different stages of vascular cognitive impairment. Front Aging Neurosci 2024; 16:1364808. [PMID: 38646447 PMCID: PMC11026635 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2024.1364808] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is a major cause of cognitive impairment in the elderly and a co-factor in the development and progression of most neurodegenerative diseases. With the continuing development of neuroimaging, multiple markers can be combined to provide richer biological information, but little is known about their diagnostic value in VCI. Methods A total of 83 subjects participated in our study, including 32 patients with vascular cognitive impairment with no dementia (VCIND), 21 patients with vascular dementia (VD), and 30 normal controls (NC). We utilized resting-state quantitative electroencephalography (qEEG) power spectra, structural magnetic resonance imaging (sMRI) for feature screening, and combined them with support vector machines to predict VCI patients at different disease stages. Results The classification performance of sMRI outperformed qEEG when distinguishing VD from NC (AUC of 0.90 vs. 0,82), and sMRI also outperformed qEEG when distinguishing VD from VCIND (AUC of 0.8 vs. 0,0.64), but both underperformed when distinguishing VCIND from NC (AUC of 0.58 vs. 0.56). In contrast, the joint model based on qEEG and sMRI features showed relatively good classification accuracy (AUC of 0.72) to discriminate VCIND from NC, higher than that of either qEEG or sMRI alone. Conclusion Patients at varying stages of VCI exhibit diverse levels of brain structure and neurophysiological abnormalities. EEG serves as an affordable and convenient diagnostic means to differentiate between different VCI stages. A machine learning model that utilizes EEG and sMRI as composite markers is highly valuable in distinguishing diverse VCI stages and in individually tailoring the diagnosis.
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- Zihao Li
- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Second People’s Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
- Department of Neurology, Taizhou Second People’s Hospital, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
- Mudanjiang Medical College, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
- Mudanjiang Medical College, Mudanjiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, Hongqi Hospital Affiliated to Mudanjiang Medical University, Mudanjiang, China
- Center for Mudanjiang North Medicine Resource Development and Application Collaborative Innovation, Mudanjiang, China
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Zhang D, Jia N, Hu Z, Keqing Z, Chenxi S, Chunying S, Chen C, Chen W, Hu Y, Ruan Z. Bioinformatics identification of potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for ischemic stroke and vascular dementia. Exp Gerontol 2024; 187:112374. [PMID: 38320734 DOI: 10.1016/j.exger.2024.112374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/09/2024]
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Ischemic stroke and vascular dementia, as common cerebrovascular diseases, with the former causing irreversible neurological damage and the latter causing cognitive and memory impairment, are closely related and have long received widespread attention. Currently, the potential causative genes of these two diseases have yet to be investigated, and effective early diagnostic tools for the diseases have not yet emerged. In this study, we screened new potential biomarkers and analyzed new therapeutic targets for both diseases from the perspective of immune infiltration. Two gene expression profiles on ischemic stroke and vascular dementia were obtained from the NCBI GEO database, and key genes were identified by LASSO regression and SVM-RFE algorithms, and key genes were analyzed by GO and KEGG enrichment. The CIBERSORT algorithm was applied to the gene expression profile species of the two diseases to quantify the 24 subpopulations of immune cells. Moreover, logistic regression modeling analysis was applied to illustrate the stability of the key genes in the diagnosis. Finally, the key genes were validated using RT-PCR assay. A total of 105 intersecting DEGs genes were obtained in the 2 sets of GEO datasets, and bioinformatics functional analysis of the intersecting DEGs genes showed that GO was mainly involved in the purine ribonucleoside triphosphate metabolic process,respiratory chain complex,DNA-binding transcription factor binding and active transmembrane transporter activity. KEGG is mainly involved in the Oxidative phosphorylation, cAMP signaling pathway. The LASSO regression algorithm and SVM-RFE algorithm finally obtained three genes, GAS2L1, ARHGEF40 and PFKFB3, and the logistic regression prediction model determined that the three genes, GAS2L1 (AUC: 0.882), ARHGEF40 (AUC: 0.867) and PFKFB3 (AUC: 0.869), had good diagnostic performance. Meanwhile, the two disease core genes and immune infiltration were closely related, GAS2L1 and PFKFB3 had the highest positive correlation with macrophage M1 (p < 0.001) and the highest negative correlation with mast cell activation (p = 0.0017); ARHGEF40 had the highest positive correlation with macrophage M1 and B cells naive (p < 0.001), the highest negative correlation with B cell memory highest correlation (p = 0.0047). RT-PCR results showed that the relative mRNA expression levels of GAS2L1, ARHGEF40, and PFKFB3 were significantly elevated in the populations of both disease groups (p < 0.05). Immune infiltration-based models can be used to predict the diagnosis of patients with ischemic stroke and vascular dementia and provide a new perspective on the early diagnosis and treatment of both diseases.
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- Ding Zhang
- Guangxi university of chinese medicine Nanning, China
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- Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Xianyang, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine Shanghai, China
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine Nanning, China
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine Nanning, China
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine Nanning, China
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine Nanning, China
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine First Affiliated Hospital Nanning, China
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine First Affiliated Hospital Nanning, China.
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- Guangxi university of chinese medicine Nanning, China
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Liu Z, Cheng L, Zhang L, Shen C, Wei S, Wang L, Qiu Y, Li C, Xiong Y, Zhang X. Emerging role of mesenchymal stem cells-derived extracellular vesicles in vascular dementia. Front Aging Neurosci 2024; 16:1329357. [PMID: 38389559 PMCID: PMC10881761 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2024.1329357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2024] [Indexed: 02/24/2024] Open
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Vascular dementia (VD) is a prevalent cognitive disorder among the elderly. Its pathological mechanism encompasses neuronal damage, synaptic dysfunction, vascular abnormalities, neuroinflammation, and oxidative stress, among others. In recent years, extracellular vesicles (EVs) derived from mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have garnered significant attention as an emerging therapeutic strategy. Current research indicates that MSC-derived extracellular vesicles (MSC-EVs) play a pivotal role in both the diagnosis and treatment of VD. Thus, this article delves into the recent advancements of MSC-EVs in VD, discussing the mechanisms by which EVs influence the pathophysiological processes of VD. These mechanisms form the theoretical foundation for their neuroprotective effect in VD treatment. Additionally, the article highlights the potential applications of EVs in VD diagnosis. In conclusion, MSC-EVs present a promising innovative treatment strategy for VD. With rigorous research and ongoing innovation, this concept can transition into practical clinical treatment, providing more effective options for VD patients.
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- Ziying Liu
- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Department of Rehabilitation, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Pathology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Jiujiang Clinical Precision Medicine Research Center, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
- Center for Cognitive Science and Transdisciplinary Studies, Jiujiang University, Jiujiang, Jiangxi, China
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Medina-Rioja R, Patwardhan A, Mercado-Pompa A, Masellis M, Black SE. Ten Things to Remember (and Not Forget) About Vascular Cognitive Impairment. Stroke 2024; 55:e29-e32. [PMID: 38214157 DOI: 10.1161/strokeaha.123.042756] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2024]
Affiliation(s)
- Raul Medina-Rioja
- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (R.M.-R., A.P., M.M., S.E.B.)
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (R.M.-R., A.P., M.M., S.E.B.)
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- Stroke Clinic, Instituto Nacional de Neurologia y Neurocirugia "Manuel Velasco Suarez," Ciudad de Mexico (A.M.-P.)
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (R.M.-R., A.P., M.M., S.E.B.)
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada (R.M.-R., A.P., M.M., S.E.B.)
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Ng YL, Tan CS, Egle M, Gyanwali B, Tozer DJ, Markus HS, Chen C, Hilal S. The association of diffusion tensor MRI measures of normal appearing white matter and cognition. CEREBRAL CIRCULATION - COGNITION AND BEHAVIOR 2023; 5:100174. [PMID: 37457665 PMCID: PMC10344700 DOI: 10.1016/j.cccb.2023.100174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 05/29/2023] [Accepted: 07/01/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
Abstract
Objective Median and peak height of fractional anisotropy (FA) and mean diffusivity (MD) are diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) markers used to quantify white matter microstructure changes. We examine the association of DTI histogram-derived measures in global normal appearing white matter (NAWM) and cognitive decline in patients with normal cognition and cognitive impairment no dementia from a memory clinic in Singapore. Methods A total of 252 patients (mean age: 71.1 ± 7.6 years, 53.2% women) were included. All patients underwent clinical assessments, a brain MRI scan at baseline, and neuropsychological assessments annually for 2 years. DTI scans were processed to obtain MD and FA histogram-derived measures. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the Canadian Stroke Network harmonization neuropsychological battery were used to assess cognitive function. Linear regression models with generalised estimating equation (GEE) and logistic regression models were used to examine the association between DTI histogram measures and cognitive decline. Results When compared to baseline, MD and FA measures at Year 2 were associated with an accelerated worsening in global cognition (all p for interaction <0.001; Year 0 vs 2, MD median: -0.29 (95%CI: -0.49, -0.09) vs -0.45 (95%CI: -0.65,-0.25); MD peak height: 0.22 (95%CI: 0.07, 0.37) vs 0.37 (95%CI: 0.21, 0.53); FA median: 0.11 (95%CI: -0.05, 0.26) vs 0.22 (95%CI: 0.07, 0.37); FA peak height: -0.14 (95%CI: -0.28, 0.00) vs -0.24 (95%CI: -0.38, -0.10);). Similar findings were observed for executive function and visuomotor speed while only MD measures predicted worsening in memory domain. Interpretation This study shows that DTI histogram measures are associated with accelerated cognitive decline suggesting the utility of DTI as a pre-clinical marker in predicting the worsening of cognition in clinical trials.
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- Yi Lin Ng
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Research Group, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Research Group, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Stroke Research Group, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore and National University Health System, Singapore
- Memory Aging and Cognition Centre, National University Health System, Singapore
- Department of Pharmacology, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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Kuang Q, Huang M, Lei Y, Wu L, Jin C, Dai J, Zhou F. Clinical and cognitive correlates tractography analysis in patients with white matter hyperintensity of vascular origin. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1187979. [PMID: 37397447 PMCID: PMC10311635 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1187979] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023] Open
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Purpose White matter hyperintensity lesions (WMHL) in the brain are a consequence of cerebral small vessel disease and microstructural damage. Patients with WMHL have diverse clinical features, and hypertension, advanced age, obesity, and cognitive decline are often observed. However, whether these clinical features are linked to interrupted structural connectivity in the brain requires further investigation. This study therefore explores the white matter pathways associated with WMHL, with the objective of identifying neural correlates for clinical features in patients with WMHL. Methods Diffusion magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and several clinical features (MoCA scores, hypertension scores, body mass index (BMI), duration of hypertension, total white matter lesion loads, and education.) highly related to WMHL were obtained in 16 patients with WMHL and 20 health controls. We used diffusion MRI connectometry to explore the relationship between clinical features and specific white matter tracts using DSI software. Results The results showed that the anterior splenium of the corpus callosum, the inferior longitudinal fasciculus, the anterior corpus callosum and the middle cerebellar peduncle were significantly correlated with hypertension scores (false discovery rate (FDR) = 0.044). The anterior splenium of the corpus callosum, the left thalamoparietal tract, the inferior longitudinal fasciculus, and the left cerebellar were significantly correlated with MoCA scores (FDR = 0.016). The anterior splenium of corpus callosum, inferior fronto-occipital fasciculus, cingulum fasciculus, and fornix/fimbria were significantly correlated with body mass index (FDR = 0.001). Conclusion Our findings show that hypertension score, MoCA score, and BMI are important clinical features in patients with WMHL, hypertension degree and higher BMI are associated with whiter matter local disconnection in patients with WMHL, and may contribute to understanding the cognitive impairments observed in patients with WMHL.
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- Qinmei Kuang
- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Radiology, Nanchang First Hospital, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, China
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- GE Healthcare, MR Research China, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, Jiangxi, China
- Clinical Research Center for Medical Imaging in Jiangxi Province, Nanchang, China
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Maglinger B, Harp JP, Frank JA, Rupareliya C, McLouth CJ, Pahwa S, Sheikhi L, Dornbos D, Trout AL, Stowe AM, Fraser JF, Pennypacker KR. Inflammatory-associated proteomic predictors of cognitive outcome in subjects with ELVO treated by mechanical thrombectomy. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:214. [PMID: 37280551 PMCID: PMC10243077 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03253-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2023] [Indexed: 06/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Emergent Large Vessel Occlusion (ELVO) stroke causes devastating vascular events which can lead to significant cognitive decline and dementia. In the subset of ELVO subjects treated with mechanical thrombectomy (MT) at our institution, we aimed to identify systemic and intracranial proteins predictive of cognitive function at time of discharge and at 90-days. These proteomic biomarkers may serve as prognostic indicators of recovery, as well as potential targets for novel/existing therapeutics to be delivered during the subacute stage of stroke recovery. METHODS At the University of Kentucky Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Sciences, the BACTRAC tissue registry (clinicaltrials.gov; NCT03153683) of human biospecimens acquired during ELVO stroke by MT is utilized for research. Clinical data are collected on each enrolled subject who meets inclusion criteria. Blood samples obtained during thrombectomy were sent to Olink Proteomics for proteomic expression values. Montreal Cognitive Assessments (MoCA) were evaluated with categorical variables using ANOVA and t-tests, and continuous variables using Pearson correlations. RESULTS There were n = 52 subjects with discharge MoCA scores and n = 28 subjects with 90-day MoCA scores. Several systemic and intracranial proteins were identified as having significant correlations to discharge MoCA scores as well as 90-day MoCA scores. Highlighted proteins included s-DPP4, CCL11, IGFBP3, DNER, NRP1, MCP1, and COMP. CONCLUSION We set out to identify proteomic predictors and potential therapeutic targets related to cognitive outcomes in ELVO subjects undergoing MT. Here, we identify several proteins which predicted MoCA after MT, which may serve as therapeutic targets to lessen post-stroke cognitive decline.
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- Benton Maglinger
- Department of Neurology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Radiology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
- Department of Neuroscience, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA
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- Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
- Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
- Department of Neuroscience, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, USA.
- Department of Neurology and Neuroscience, Center for Advanced Translational Stroke Science, University of Kentucky, Building BBSRB, Office B383, Lexington, KY, 40536, USA.
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Conte M, De Feo MS, Sidrak MMA, Corica F, Gorica J, Granese GM, Filippi L, De Vincentis G, Frantellizzi V. Imaging of Tauopathies with PET Ligands: State of the Art and Future Outlook. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13101682. [PMID: 37238166 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13101682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Revised: 05/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: Tauopathies are a group of diseases characterized by the deposition of abnormal tau protein. They are distinguished into 3R, 4R, and 3R/4R tauopathies and also include Alzheimer's disease (AD) and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Positron emission tomography (PET) imaging represents a pivotal instrument to guide clinicians. This systematic review aims to summarize the current and novel PET tracers. (2) Methods: Literature research was conducted on Pubmed, Scopus, Medline, Central, and the Web of Science using the query "pet ligands" and "tauopathies". Articles published from January 2018 to 9 February, 2023, were searched. Only studies on the development of novel PET radiotracers for imaging in tauopathies or comparative studies between existing PET tracers were included. (3) Results: A total of 126 articles were found, as follows: 96 were identified from PubMed, 27 from Scopus, one on Central, two on Medline, and zero on the Web of Science. Twenty-four duplicated works were excluded, and 63 articles did not satisfy the inclusion criteria. The remaining 40 articles were included for quality assessment. (4) Conclusions: PET imaging represents a valid instrument capable of helping clinicians in diagnosis, but it is not always perfect in differential diagnosis, even if further investigations on humans for novel promising ligands are needed.
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- Miriam Conte
- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Santa Maria Goretti Hospital, 00410 Latina, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomo-Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, 00161 Rome, Italy
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Chen X, Liu F, Lyu Z, Xiu H, Hou Y, Tu S. High-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) impacts activities of daily living of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurol Sci 2023:10.1007/s10072-023-06779-9. [PMID: 37012519 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06779-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To systematically evaluate the impact of high-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (HF-rTMS) on activities of daily living (ADLs) of patients with post-stroke cognitive impairment (PSCI). DATA SOURCES Relevant studies published as of November 2022 (English and Chinese) were searched in Web of Science, PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, OVID, China Science and Technology Journal Database (VIP), Wanfang, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), and SinoMed databases. REVIEW METHODS Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that used HF-rTMS for the treatment of ADLs in patients with PSCI were included in this meta-analysis. Two reviewers independently screened literature, extracted the data, evaluated the risk of bias using the Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool, and cross-checked. RESULTS Forty-one RCTs involving 2855 patients with PSCI were included. In 30 RCTs, the experimental group received HF-rTMS in addition to the interventions used in the control group. In 11 RCTs, the experimental group received HF-rTMS while the control group received sham-rTMS. Barthel Index (BI), Modified Barthel Index (MBI), and Functional Independence Measure (FIM) were higher in the HF-rTMS group than in the control group, whereas scores of Blessed Behavior Scale was lower in the HF-rTMS group than in the control group. All P < 0.05. In 36 studies, the stimulation sites were on the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). CONCLUSION HF-rTMS can ameliorate ADLs of patients with PSCI and has a better rehabilitation effect on PSCI.
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- Xin Chen
- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1 Qiu Yang Road, Shangjie, Minhou, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1 Qiu Yang Road, Shangjie, Minhou, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, People's Republic of China.
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- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1 Qiu Yang Road, Shangjie, Minhou, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1 Qiu Yang Road, Shangjie, Minhou, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1 Qiu Yang Road, Shangjie, Minhou, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, People's Republic of China
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- Nursing College, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.1 Qiu Yang Road, Shangjie, Minhou, Fuzhou, Fujian, 350122, People's Republic of China
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Conte M, De Feo MS, Corica F, Gorica J, Sidrak MMA, De Cristofaro F, Filippi L, Ricci M, De Vincentis G, Frantellizzi V. A Systematic Review on Dementia and Translocator Protein (TSPO): When Nuclear Medicine Highlights an Underlying Expression. Biomolecules 2023; 13:biom13040598. [PMID: 37189346 DOI: 10.3390/biom13040598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 03/29/2023] Open
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Background: Translocator protein (TSPO) is a neuroinflammation hallmark. Different TSPO affinity compounds have been produced and over time, the techniques of radiolabeling have been refined. The aim of this systematic review is to summarize the development of new radiotracers for dementia and neuroinflammation imaging. Methods: An online search of the literature was conducted in the PubMed, Scopus, Medline, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases, selecting published studies from January 2004 to December 2022. The accepted studies considered the synthesis of TSPO tracers for nuclear medicine imaging in dementia and neuroinflammation. Results: A total of 50 articles was identified. Twelve papers were selected from the included studies’ bibliographies and 34 were excluded. Thus, 28 articles were ultimately selected for quality assessment. Conclusion: Huge efforts in developing specific and stable tracers for PET/SPECT imaging have been made. The long half-life of 18F makes this isotope a preferable choice to 11C. An emerging limitation to this however is that neuroinflammation involves all of the brain which inhibits the possibility of detecting a slight inflammation status change in patients. A partial solution to this is using the cerebellum as a reference region and developing higher TSPO affinity tracers. Moreover, it is necessary to consider the presence of distomers and racemic compounds interfering with pharmacological tracers’ effects and increasing the noise ratio in images.
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PET Imaging of Neuro-Inflammation with Tracers Targeting the Translocator Protein (TSPO), a Systematic Review: From Bench to Bedside. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13061029. [PMID: 36980337 PMCID: PMC10047854 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13061029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2023] [Revised: 03/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder, affecting 2–3% of the population of patients >65 years. Although the standard diagnosis of PD is clinical, neuroimaging plays a key role in the evaluation of patients who present symptoms related to neurodegenerative disorders. MRI, DAT-SPECT, and PET with [18F]-FDG are routinely used in the diagnosis and focus on the investigation of morphological changes, nigrostriatal degeneration or shifts in glucose metabolism in patients with parkinsonian syndromes. The aim of this study is to review the current PET radiotracers targeting TSPO, a transmembrane protein that is overexpressed by microglia in another pathophysiological process associated with neurodegenerative disorders known as neuroinflammation. To the best of our knowledge, neuroinflammation is present not only in PD but in many other neurodegenerative disorders, including AD, DLB, and MSA, as well as atypical parkinsonian syndromes. Therefore, in this study, specific patterns of microglial activation in PD and the differences in distribution volumes of these radiotracers in patients with PD as compared to other neurodegenerative disorders are reviewed.
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Chandran R, He L, Nie X, Voltin J, Jamil S, Doueiry C, Falangola MF, Ergul A, Li W. Magnetic resonance imaging reveals microemboli-mediated pathological changes in brain microstructure in diabetic rats: relevance to vascular cognitive impairment/dementia. Clin Sci (Lond) 2022; 136:1555-1570. [PMID: 36314470 PMCID: PMC10066787 DOI: 10.1042/cs20220465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2022] [Revised: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Diabetes doubles the risk of vascular cognitive impairment, but the underlying reasons remain unclear. In the present study, we determined the temporal and spatial changes in the brain structure after microemboli (ME) injection using diffusion MRI (dMRI). Control and diabetic rats received cholesterol crystal ME (40-70 µm) injections. Cognitive tests were followed up to 16 weeks, while dMRI scans were performed at baseline and 12 weeks post-ME. The novel object recognition test had a lower d2 recognition index along with a decrease in spontaneous alternations in the Y maze test in diabetic rats with ME. dMRI showed that ME injection caused infarction in two diabetic animals (n=5) but none in controls (n=6). In diabetes, radial diffusivity (DR) was increased while fractional anisotropy (FA) was decreased in the cortex, indicating loss of tissue integrity and edema. In the dorsal hippocampus, mean diffusivity (MD), axial diffusivity (DA), and DR were significantly increased, indicating loss of axons and myelin damage. Histological analyses confirmed more tissue damage and microglial activation in diabetic rats with ME. These results suggest that ME injury and associated cerebrovascular dysfunction are greater in diabetes, which may cause cognitive deficits. Strategies to improve vascular function can be a preventive and therapeutic approach for vascular cognitive impairment.
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- Raghavendar Chandran
- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Center for Biomedical Imaging, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Center for Biomedical Imaging, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Neuroscience, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
- Center for Biomedical Imaging, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center, Charleston, SC
- Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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Hunt NJ, Wahl D, Westwood LJ, Lockwood GP, Le Couteur DG, Cogger VC. Targeting the liver in dementia and cognitive impairment: Dietary macronutrients and diabetic therapeutics. Adv Drug Deliv Rev 2022; 190:114537. [PMID: 36115494 PMCID: PMC10125004 DOI: 10.1016/j.addr.2022.114537] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 09/04/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Many people living with dementia and cognitive impairment have dysfunctional mitochondrial and insulin-glucose metabolism resembling type 2 diabetes mellitus and old age. Evidence from human trials shows that nutritional interventions and anti-diabetic medicines that target nutrient-sensing pathways overcome these deficits in glucose and energy metabolism and can improve cognition and/or reduce symptoms of dementia. The liver is the main organ that mediates the systemic effects of diets and many diabetic medicines; therefore, it is an intermediate target for such dementia interventions. A challenge is the efficacy of these treatments in older age. Solutions include the targeted hepatic delivery of diabetic medicines using nanotechnologies and titration of macronutrients to optimize hepatic energy metabolism.
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- Nicholas J Hunt
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; Sydney Nano Institute, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute & Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia
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- Department of Health and Exercise Science & Centre for Healthy Aging, Colorado State University, CO 80523, United States
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute & Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute & Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; Charles Perkins Centre, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute & Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2008, Australia; ANZAC Research Institute & Centre for Education and Research on Ageing, Concord Repatriation General Hospital, Concord, NSW 2139, Australia.
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Łuc M, Woźniak M, Rymaszewska J. Neuroinflammation in Dementia—Therapeutic Directions in a COVID-19 Pandemic Setting. Cells 2022; 11:cells11192959. [PMID: 36230921 PMCID: PMC9562181 DOI: 10.3390/cells11192959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Although dementia is a heterogenous group of diseases, inflammation has been shown to play a central role in all of them and provides a common link in their pathology. This review aims to highlight the importance of immune response in the most common types of dementia. We describe molecular aspects of pro-inflammatory signaling and sources of inflammatory activation in the human organism, including a novel infectious agent, SARS-CoV-2. The role of glial cells in neuroinflammation, as well as potential therapeutic approaches, are then discussed. Peripheral immune response and increased cytokine production, including an early surge in TNF and IL-1β concentrations activate glia, leading to aggravation of neuroinflammation and dysfunction of neurons during COVID-19. Lifestyle factors, such as diet, have a large impact on future cognitive outcomes and should be included as a crucial intervention in dementia prevention. While the use of NSAIDs is not recommended due to inconclusive results on their efficacy and risk of side effects, the studies focused on the use of TNF antagonists as the more specific target in neuroinflammation are still very limited. It is still unknown, to what degree neuroinflammation resulting from COVID-19 may affect neurodegenerative process and cognitive functioning in the long term with ongoing reports of chronic post-COVID complications.
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- Mateusz Łuc
- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Pathology, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland
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Yu W, Li Y, Hu J, Wu J, Huang Y. A Study on the Pathogenesis of Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia: The Chronic Cerebral Hypoperfusion Hypothesis. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11164742. [PMID: 36012981 PMCID: PMC9409771 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11164742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/27/2022] [Accepted: 08/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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The pathogenic mechanisms underlying vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) remain controversial due to the heterogeneity of vascular causes and complexity of disease neuropathology. However, one common feature shared among all these vascular causes is cerebral blood flow (CBF) dysregulation, and chronic cerebral hypoperfusion (CCH) is the universal consequence of CBF dysregulation, which subsequently results in an insufficient blood supply to the brain, ultimately contributing to VCID. The purpose of this comprehensive review is to emphasize the important contributions of CCH to VCID and illustrate the current findings about the mechanisms involved in CCH-induced VCID pathological changes. Specifically, evidence is mainly provided to support the molecular mechanisms, including Aβ accumulation, inflammation, oxidative stress, blood-brain barrier (BBB) disruption, trophic uncoupling and white matter lesions (WMLs). Notably, there are close interactions among these multiple mechanisms, and further research is necessary to elucidate the hitherto unsolved questions regarding these interactions. An enhanced understanding of the pathological features in preclinical models could provide a theoretical basis, ultimately achieving the shift from treatment to prevention.
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- Weiwei Yu
- Department of Neurology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, 1120 Lianhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, 1120 Lianhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, 1120 Lianhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518036, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University Shenzhen Hospital, 1120 Lianhua Road, Futian District, Shenzhen 518036, China
- Correspondence: (J.W.); (Y.H.); Tel.: +86-0755-8392-2833 (J.W.); +86-010-83572857 (Y.H.)
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University First Hospital, 8 Xishiku Street Xicheng District, Beijing 100034, China
- Correspondence: (J.W.); (Y.H.); Tel.: +86-0755-8392-2833 (J.W.); +86-010-83572857 (Y.H.)
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Wan X, Xiao Y, Liu Z. Diffusion spectrum imaging of patients with middle cerebral artery stenosis. Neuroimage Clin 2022; 36:103133. [PMID: 35973283 PMCID: PMC9400121 DOI: 10.1016/j.nicl.2022.103133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Revised: 07/11/2022] [Accepted: 07/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to detect microstructural changes in the brains of patients with unilateral middle cerebral artery (MCA) stenosis and to assess the integrity of the fiber structure and the small-world networks using diffusion spectrum imaging (DSI). METHODS A total of 21 healthy controls and 48 patients with unilateral MCA stenosis underwent 3.0 T MRI examination using DSI technique. Differential tractography, diffusion connectometry, and structural networks were performed by using DSI software. The correlation between the stenosis and quantitative anisotropy (QA) were analyzed using multiple regression models in the correlation tractography. RESULTS Differential tractography analysis showed that the left or right MCA stenosis group had decreased fiber connectivity in the brain network compared with the control group. The correlation tractography analysis of the patients with MCA stenosis showed that QA was negatively correlated with stenosis in the bilateral arcuate fasciculus, bilateral corticostriatal and corticothalamic pathway, bilateral corticopontine and corticospinal tract, right superior longitudinal fasciculus, right cingulum, corpus callosum, and left frontal aslant tract. Statistically significant differences were shown between the MCA stenosis groups and control group in graph density, global efficiency, network path length, and rich club coefficient. CONCLUSION DSI revealed that stroke-free patients with unilateral MCA stenosis have a disrupted structural network and damaged white matter fibers. Furthermore, the fiber connection disruption is more severe in the ipsilateral hemisphere and less prominent in the contralateral hemisphere in patients with unilateral MCA stenosis. Therefore, microstructural impairment has happened to patients with unilateral MCA stenosis even at a subclinical stage.
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- Xinghua Wan
- The Department of Radiology, The People’s Hospital of Nanchang County, China
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- Medical College of Nanchang University, People’s Hospital of Jiangxi Province, China
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- Medical Imaging Center, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, China,Corresponding author at: No. 445, Bayi Road, Donghu District, Nanchang City 330006, China.
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Effect of Yisui Multipurpose Soup's Amelioration on D-Galactose-Induced Neuronal Cells. EVIDENCE-BASED COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 2022; 2022:3372350. [PMID: 35754679 PMCID: PMC9217601 DOI: 10.1155/2022/3372350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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This study clarified the regulatory effect of Yisui multipurpose Soup towards D-galactose-induced cognitive impairment cell model on the molecular level. We first constructed and cultured the cell model of cognitive impairment induced by D-galactose in neurons in vitro and then cultured the cells in the medium supplemented with different doses of drug-containing serum of Yisui multipurpose soup. Expressions of inflammatory cytokine tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), nitric oxide (NO), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were assessed by the ELISA and western blot, and cell apoptosis was determined by flow cytometry and TUNEL. The expression changes of apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2 and Bax were estimated by immunofluorescence, qPCR, and western blot. Finally, we analyzed and made the network interaction diagram of Yisui multipurpose soup-components-targets through the network pharmacology method, from which we could learn that there were 1104 gene targets related to vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) and 1071 component targets of Yisui multipurpose soup. And there were 251 overlapping genes, mainly gathering in protein binding, protein modification, MAPK signaling pathway, and calcium signaling pathway. The expressions of TNF-α, iNOS, NO, and IL-1β were significantly decreased after the culture medium was replaced by medium containing drug serum. We also found that the effect of high-dose drug-containing serum on the expression of inflammatory factors was better than that of low dose. The Yisui multipurpose soup drug serum in the medium not only significantly increased Bcl-2 expression and effectively reduced Bax expression, but also inhibited the apoptosis of neurons induced by D-galactose. In conclusion, Yisui multipurpose soup could effectively protect D-galactose-induced neuronal cell cognitive impairment by orchestrating expressions of the inflammatory factors TNF-α, iNOS, NO, and IL-1β and the apoptosis-related proteins Bcl-2 and Bax.
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Marcolini S, Frentz I, Sanchez-Catasus CA, Mondragon JD, Feltes PK, van der Hoorn A, Borra RJ, Ikram MA, Dierckx RA, De Deyn PP. Effects of interventions on cerebral perfusion in the Alzheimer's disease spectrum: A systematic review. Ageing Res Rev 2022; 79:101661. [PMID: 35671869 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2022.101661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2022] [Revised: 03/22/2022] [Accepted: 05/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/01/2022]
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Cerebral perfusion dysfunctions are seen in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease (AD). We systematically reviewed the literature to investigate the effect of pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions on cerebral hemodynamics in randomized controlled trials involving AD patients or Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) due to AD. Studies involving other dementia types were excluded. Data was searched in April 2021 on MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science. Risk of bias was assessed using Cochrane Risk of Bias Tool. A meta-synthesis was performed separating results from MCI and AD studies. 31 studies were included and involved 310 MCI and 792 CE patients. The MCI studies (n = 8) included physical, cognitive, dietary, and pharmacological interventions. The AD studies (n = 23) included pharmacological, physical interventions, and phytotherapy. Cerebral perfusion was assessed with PET, ASL, Doppler, fNIRS, DSC-MRI, Xe-CT, and SPECT. Randomization and allocation concealment methods and subject characteristics such as AD-onset, education, and ethnicity were missing in several papers. Positive effects on hemodynamics were seen in 75 % of the MCI studies, and 52 % of the AD studies. Inserting cerebral perfusion outcome measures, together with established AD biomarkers, is fundamental to target all disease mechanisms and understand the role of cerebral perfusion in AD.
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Cui L, Li P, Zhang J, Li X. Exploring the Effect of Enbrel Softgels on PWI Indicators in VCIND Patients. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:9681235. [PMID: 35432839 PMCID: PMC9007643 DOI: 10.1155/2022/9681235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2022] [Accepted: 02/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Objective To investigate the effect of Enbrel softgels on the head nuclear magnetic (PWI) indices in patients with vascular cognitive impairment-no dementia (vascular cognitive impairment-no dementia, VCIND). Methods Patients with confirmed VCIND hospitalized in the Department of Neurology of the Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University from April 2017 to April 2019 were included in the study, and they were divided into experimental and control groups (30 patients in each group) according to the difference of interventions. The PWI examination and neuropsychological assessment were performed at the beginning of the experiment, 12 w after treatment, and 48 w after treatment in the two groups. Score differences between the two groups and the preliminary demonstration of the clinical value of the MMSE and ADAS-Cog in the diagnosis of VCIND. Results (1) The difference in PWI positivity rate between the two groups at the beginning of the experiment was not statistically significant (P > 0.05); the PWI positivity rate in the experimental group at 12 W was significantly lower than that in the control group (P < 0.05); the difference in PWI positivity rate between the two groups at 48 W was not statistically significant (P < 0.05); (2) the MMSE scores of patients in the experimental group at 12 W and 48 W were higher than those in the control group, and the ADAS-Cog scores were lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (3) The diagnostic AUCs of MMSE and ADAS-Cog for VCIND were 0.7960 (95% CI = 0.6411-0.9508, P=0.0037) and 0.9291 (95% CI = 0.8390), respectively (95% CI = 0.8390-1.000, P < 0.0001). Conclusion The addition of Enbrel softgels to concomitant therapy in VCIND patients can lead to changes in their PWI imaging indicators, which in turn can have a significant impact on their neuropsychological indicators, and quantitative analysis scales such as the MMSE and ADAS-Cog can be considered for the diagnostic treatment of VCIND.
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- Lei Cui
- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Baoding No. 1 Central Hospital, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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- Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Hebei University, Baoding, Hebei 071000, China
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Guo Y, Tian R, Ye P, Li X, Li G, Lu F, Ma Y, Sun Y, Wang Y, Xiao Y, Zhang Q, Zhao X, Zhao H, Luo Y. Cognitive Domain Impairment and All-Cause Mortality in Older Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:828162. [PMID: 35418951 PMCID: PMC8995766 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.828162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2022] [Accepted: 02/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The highly prevalent cognitive impairment in hemodialysis patients is associated with all-cause mortality; however, the role of different cognitive domain impairments in this association is still not clarified. Our objective was to determine the association between cognitive domain impairment and all-cause mortality in elderly adult patients undergoing hemodialysis. We conducted a prospective cohort study including patients from 11 hemodialysis centers in Beijing. Baseline data were collected, and a series of neuropsychological batteries covering 5 domains of cognitive function were included for the assessment of cognitive function. According to the fifth version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders criteria (DSM-V), the patients were classified as normal, mild, and major cognitive impairment for global and domain cognitive function, then followed up for 1 year. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was used to compare the difference in the cumulative survival rate in different cognitive domains. A multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression analysis was used to determine the association between global or domain cognitive impairment and all-cause mortality. A total of 613 patients were enrolled, the mean age was 63.82 ± 7.14 years old, and 42.1% were women. After 49.53 ± 8.42 weeks of follow-up, 69 deaths occurred. Kaplan-Meier plots demonstrated a significant association of cognitive impairment in memory, executive function, attention, and language domains with all-cause death. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that mild and major impairment of global cognition (HR = 2.89 (95% CI, 1.01-8.34), p = 0.049 and HR = 4.35 (95% CI, 1.55-12.16), p = 0.005, respectively), executive cognitive domain (HR = 2.51 (95% CI, 1.20-5.24), p = 0.014; HR = 3.91 (95% CI, 1.70-9.03), p = 0.001, respectively), and memory cognitive domain (HR = 2.13 (95% CI, 1.07-4.24), p = 0.031; HR = 3.67 (95% CI, 1.71-7.92), p = 0.001, respectively) were associated with all-cause mortality. Combined impairment of 3, 4, and 5 cognitive domains was associated with all-cause mortality [HR = 5.75 (95% CI, 1.88-17.57), p = 0.002; HR = 12.42 (95% CI, 3.69-41.80), p < 0.001; HR = 13.48 (95% CI, 3.38-53.73), p < 0.001, respectively]. We demonstrate an association between the executive and memory cognitive domain impairment and all-cause mortality in hemodialysis patients. Our data suggest that the impairments in these cognitive domains might help in the early identification of hemodialysis patients at risk of death.
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- Yidan Guo
- Division of Nephrology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Bejing, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Bejing, China
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- Division of Injury Prevention and Mental Health National Center for Chronic and Non-communicable Disease Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Shijingshan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Huaxin Hospital, The First Hospital of Tsinghua University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, China Rehabilitation Research Center Beijing Boai Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Fuxing Hospital Beijing, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Haidian Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Aerospace Central Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Beijing Zhongguancun Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Nankou Hospital of Beijing Changping District, Beijing, China
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- Department of Nephrology, Peking University Shougang Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Division of Nephrology, Beijing Shijitan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Bejing, China
- *Correspondence: Yang Luo,
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Ricci M, Cimini A, Camedda R, Chiaravalloti A, Schillaci O. Tau Biomarkers in Dementia: Positron Emission Tomography Radiopharmaceuticals in Tauopathy Assessment and Future Perspective. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms222313002. [PMID: 34884804 PMCID: PMC8657996 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222313002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
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Abnormal accumulation of Tau protein is closely associated with neurodegeneration and cognitive impairment and it is a biomarker of neurodegeneration in the dementia field, especially in Alzheimer’s disease (AD); therefore, it is crucial to be able to assess the Tau deposits in vivo. Beyond the fluid biomarkers of tauopathy described in this review in relationship with the brain glucose metabolic patterns, this review aims to focus on tauopathy assessment by using Tau PET imaging. In recent years, several first-generation Tau PET tracers have been developed and applied in the dementia field. Common limitations of first-generation tracers include off-target binding and subcortical white-matter uptake; therefore, several institutions are working on developing second-generation Tau tracers. The increasing knowledge about the distribution of first- and second-generation Tau PET tracers in the brain may support physicians with Tau PET data interpretation, both in the research and in the clinical field, but an updated description of differences in distribution patterns among different Tau tracers, and in different clinical conditions, has not been reported yet. We provide an overview of first- and second-generation tracers used in ongoing clinical trials, also describing the differences and the properties of novel tracers, with a special focus on the distribution patterns of different Tau tracers. We also describe the distribution patterns of Tau tracers in AD, in atypical AD, and further neurodegenerative diseases in the dementia field.
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- Maria Ricci
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (R.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (R.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (R.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (R.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
- Nuclear Medicine Section, IRCCS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (R.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
- Nuclear Medicine Section, IRCCS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy
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Hambali A, Kumar J, Hashim NFM, Maniam S, Mehat MZ, Cheema MS, Mustapha M, Adenan MI, Stanslas J, Hamid HA. Hypoxia-Induced Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer's Disease: Potential Neuroprotective Effects of Centella asiatica. Front Physiol 2021; 12:712317. [PMID: 34721056 PMCID: PMC8551388 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.712317] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder that is characterised by the presence of extracellular beta-amyloid fibrillary plaques and intraneuronal neurofibrillary tau tangles in the brain. Recurring failures of drug candidates targeting these pathways have prompted research in AD multifactorial pathogenesis, including the role of neuroinflammation. Triggered by various factors, such as hypoxia, neuroinflammation is strongly linked to AD susceptibility and/or progression to dementia. Chronic hypoxia induces neuroinflammation by activating microglia, the resident immune cells in the brain, along with an increased in reactive oxygen species and pro-inflammatory cytokines, features that are common to many degenerative central nervous system (CNS) disorders. Hence, interests are emerging on therapeutic agents and plant derivatives for AD that target the hypoxia-neuroinflammation pathway. Centella asiatica is one of the natural products reported to show neuroprotective effects in various models of CNS diseases. Here, we review the complex hypoxia-induced neuroinflammation in the pathogenesis of AD and the potential application of Centella asiatica as a therapeutic agent in AD or dementia.
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- Aqilah Hambali
- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Cheras, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Neurosciences, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Malaysia
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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- Department of Human Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Malaysia
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Li X, Yuan J, Qin W, Yang L, Yang S, Li Y, Hu W. Cerebral Microbleeds Are Associated with Impairments in Executive Function and Processing Speed. J Alzheimers Dis 2021; 81:255-262. [PMID: 33814429 DOI: 10.3233/jad-201202] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cerebral microbleed (CMB) is an increasingly important risk factor for cognitive impairment due to population aging. Controversies, however, remain regarding the exact association between CMB and cognitive dysfunction. OBJECTIVE We aimed to determine the relationship between CMB burden and cognitive impairment, and also explore the characteristics of cognitive decline in CMB patients for middle-aged and elderly people. METHODS The present cross-sectional study included 174 participants (87 CMB patients and 87 controls) who underwent brain magnetic resonance imaging and a battery of neuropsychological test. Global cognitive function was measured using Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Compound z-scores were calculated for three cognitive subdomains: memory, executive function and processing speed. RESULTS CMB patients had lower scores of MMSE (p < 0.001) and MoCA (p < 0.001). Patients at each category of CMB count had worse performance in global cognitive function and all three cognitive subdomains (p < 0.001). In multiple linear regression models, CMB patients had significantly greater declines in executive function (p < 0.001), processing speed (p < 0.001), and MoCA (p = 0.003) with increasing number of CMB. We found no relationship between CMB location and cognition (p > 0.05). CONCLUSION CMB is associated with impairment in global cognition as well as for all tested subdomains. Strongest effect sizes were seen for tests which rely on executive functioning, where performance deficits increased in proportion to degree of CMB burden. Prospective studies are needed to evaluate whether the association between CMB and executive dysfunction is causal.
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- Xuanting Li
- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking University Sixth Hospital, Peking University Institute of Mental Health, NHC Key Laboratory of Mental Health (Peking University), National Clinical Research Center for Mental Disorders (Peking University Sixth Hospital), Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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Nuvoli S, Tanda G, Stazza ML, Palumbo B, Frantellizzi V, De Vincentis G, Spanu A, Madeddu G. 123I-Ioflupane SPECT and 18F-FDG PET Combined Use in the Characterization of Movement and Cognitive Associated Disorders in Neurodegenerative Diseases. Curr Alzheimer Res 2021; 18:196-207. [PMID: 34102975 DOI: 10.2174/1567205018666210608112302] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 03/21/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Both movement (MD) and cognitive (CD) disorders can occur associated in some neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). OBJECTIVE We further investigated the usefulness of 123I-Ioflupane SPECT and 18F-FDG PET combined use in patients with these disorders in the early stage. METHODS We retrospectively enrolled twenty-five consecutive patients with MD and CD clinical symptoms of recent appearance. All patients had undergone neurologic examination, neuropsychological tests, and magnetic resonance imaging. 123I-Ioflupane SPECT was performed in all cases, followed by 18F-FDG PET two weeks later. In the two procedures, both qualitative (QL) and quantitative (QN) image analyses were determined. RESULTS In patients with both 123I-Ioflupane SPECT and 18F-FDG PET pathologic data, associated dopaminergic and cognitive impairments were confirmed in 56% of cases. Pathologic SPECT with normal PET in 16% of cases could diagnose MD and exclude an associated CD, despite clinical symptoms. On the contrary, normal SPECT with pathologic PET in 28% of cases could exclude basal ganglia damage while confirming CD. QN 123I-Ioflupane SPECT analysis showed better performance than QL since QN correctly characterized two cases of MD with normal QL. Moreover, correct classification of normal metabolism was made only by QN analysis of 18F-FDG PET in four cases, despite suspect areas of hypometabolism at QL. CONCLUSION The combined use of these imaging procedures proved a reliable diagnostic tool to accurately identify and characterize MD and CD in early stage. QN analysis was effective in supporting QL evaluation, and its routine use is suggested, especially with inconclusive QL.
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- Susanna Nuvoli
- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Section of Nuclear Medicine and Health Physics, Department of Surgical and Biomedical Sciences, University of Perugia, Perugia, Italy
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- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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- Unit of Nuclear Medicine, Department of Medical, Surgical and Experimental Sciences, University of Sassari, Sassari, Italy
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Guebel DV, Torres NV, Acebes Á. Mapping the transcriptomic changes of endothelial compartment in human hippocampus across aging and mild cognitive impairment. Biol Open 2021; 10:264940. [PMID: 34184731 PMCID: PMC8181899 DOI: 10.1242/bio.057950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/07/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Compromise of the vascular system has important consequences on cognitive abilities and neurodegeneration. The identification of the main molecular signatures present in the blood vessels of human hippocampus could provide the basis to understand and tackle these pathologies. As direct vascular experimentation in hippocampus is problematic, we achieved this information by computationally disaggregating publicly available whole microarrays data of human hippocampal homogenates. Three conditions were analyzed: ‘Young Adults’, ‘Aged’, and ‘aged with Mild Cognitive Impairment’ (MCI). The genes identified were contrasted against two independent data-sets. Here we show that the endothelial cells from the Younger Group appeared in an ‘activated stage’. In turn, in the Aged Group, the endothelial cells showed a significant loss of response to shear stress, changes in cell adhesion molecules, increased inflammation, brain-insulin resistance, lipidic alterations, and changes in the extracellular matrix. Some specific changes in the MCI group were also detected. Noticeably, in this study the features arisen from the Aged Group (high tortuosity, increased bifurcations, and smooth muscle proliferation), pose the need for further experimental verification to discern between the occurrence of arteriogenesis and/or vascular remodeling by capillary arterialization. This article has an associated First Person interview with the first author of the paper. Summary: An integrative picture about the mechanisms operating in the hippocampal vasculature under normal and pathological scenarios is achieved by the computational dissection of microarray data corresponding to whole tissue samples and focusing on gene splice forms.
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- Daniel V Guebel
- Program Agustín de Betancourt, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife 38200, Spain.,Department of Biochemistry, Cellular Biology and Genetics, Institute of Biomedical Technologies, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife 38200, Spain
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- Department of Biochemistry, Cellular Biology and Genetics, Institute of Biomedical Technologies, Universidad de La Laguna, Tenerife 38200, Spain
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- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Institute of Biomedical Technologies, University of La Laguna, Tenerife 38200, Spain
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Zhu HY, Hong FF, Yang SL. The Roles of Nitric Oxide Synthase/Nitric Oxide Pathway in the Pathology of Vascular Dementia and Related Therapeutic Approaches. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:ijms22094540. [PMID: 33926146 PMCID: PMC8123648 DOI: 10.3390/ijms22094540] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Vascular dementia (VaD) is the second most common form of dementia worldwide. It is caused by cerebrovascular disease, and patients often show severe impairments of advanced cognitive abilities. Nitric oxide synthase (NOS) and nitric oxide (NO) play vital roles in the pathogenesis of VaD. The functions of NO are determined by its concentration and bioavailability, which are regulated by NOS activity. The activities of different NOS subtypes in the brain are partitioned. Pathologically, endothelial NOS is inactivated, which causes insufficient NO production and aggravates oxidative stress before inducing cerebrovascular endothelial dysfunction, while neuronal NOS is overactive and can produce excessive NO to cause neurotoxicity. Meanwhile, inflammation stimulates the massive expression of inducible NOS, which also produces excessive NO and then induces neuroinflammation. The vicious circle of these kinds of damage having impacts on each other finally leads to VaD. This review summarizes the roles of the NOS/NO pathway in the pathology of VaD and also proposes some potential therapeutic methods that target this pathway in the hope of inspiring novel ideas for VaD therapeutic approaches.
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- Han-Yan Zhu
- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang 330006, China;
- Queen Marry College, College of Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang 330006, China
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- Teaching Center, Department of Experimental, Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang 330006, China
- Correspondence: (F.-F.H.); (S.-L.Y.)
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- Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, Nanchang University, 461 Bayi Avenue, Nanchang 330006, China;
- Correspondence: (F.-F.H.); (S.-L.Y.)
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Vemuri P, Graff-Radford J, Lesnick TG, Przybelski SA, Reid RI, Reddy AL, Lowe VJ, Mielke MM, Machulda MM, Petersen RC, Knopman DS, Jack CR. White matter abnormalities are key components of cerebrovascular disease impacting cognitive decline. Brain Commun 2021; 3:fcab076. [PMID: 33937772 PMCID: PMC8072521 DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcab076] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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While cerebrovascular disease can be observed in vivo using MRI, the multiplicity and heterogeneity in the mechanisms of cerebrovascular damage impede accounting for these measures in ageing and dementia studies. Our primary goal was to investigate the key sources of variability across MRI markers of cerebrovascular disease and evaluate their impact in comparison to amyloidosis on cognitive decline in a population-based sample. Our secondary goal was to evaluate the prognostic utility of a cerebrovascular summary measure from all markers. We included both visible lesions seen on MRI (white matter hyperintensities, cortical and subcortical infarctions, lobar and deep microbleeds) and early white matter damage due to systemic vascular health using diffusion changes in the genu of the corpus callosum. We identified 1089 individuals aged ≥60 years with concurrent amyloid-PET and MRI scans from the population-based Mayo Clinic Study of Aging. We divided these into discovery and validation datasets. Using the discovery dataset, we conducted principal component analyses and ascertained the main sources of variability in cerebrovascular disease markers. Using linear regression and mixed effect models, we evaluated the utility of these principal components and combinations of these components for the prediction of cognitive performance along with amyloidosis. Our main findings were (i) there were three primary sources of variability among the CVD measures-white matter changes are driven by white matter hyperintensities and diffusion changes; number of microbleeds (lobar and deep); and number of infarctions (cortical and subcortical); (ii) Components of white matter changes and microbleeds but not infarctions significantly predicted cognition trajectories in all domains with greater contributions from white matter; and (iii) The summary vascular score explained 3-5% of variability in baseline global cognition in comparison to 3-6% variability explained by amyloidosis. Across all cognitive domains, the vascular summary score had the least impact on memory performance (∼1%). Though there is mechanistic heterogeneity in the cerebrovascular disease markers measured on MRI, these changes can be grouped into three components and together explain variability in cognitive performance equivalent to the impact of amyloidosis on cognition. White matter changes represent dynamic ongoing damage, predicts future cognitive decline across all domains and diffusion measurements help capture white matter damage due to systemic vascular changes. Therefore, measuring and accounting for white matter changes using diffusion MRI and white matter hyperintensities along with microbleeds will allow us to capture vascular contributions to cognitive impairment and dementia.
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Information Technology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.,Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry/Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
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Chalkias E, Topouzis F, Tegos T, Tsolaki M. The Contribution of Ocular Biomarkers in the Differential Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease versus Other Types of Dementia and Future Prospects. J Alzheimers Dis 2021; 80:493-504. [PMID: 33554918 DOI: 10.3233/jad-201516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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With dementia becoming increasingly prevalent, there is a pressing need to become better equipped with accurate diagnostic tools that will favorably influence its course via prompt and specific intervention. The overlap in clinical manifestation, imaging, and even pathological findings between different dementia syndromes is one of the most prominent challenges today even for expert physicians. Since cerebral microvasculature and the retina share common characteristics, the idea of identifying potential ocular biomarkers to facilitate diagnosis is not a novel one. Initial efforts included studying less quantifiable parameters such as aspects of visual function, extraocular movements, and funduscopic findings. However, the really exciting prospect of a non-invasive, safe, fast, reproducible, and quantifiable method of pinpointing novel biomarkers has emerged with the advent of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and, more recently, OCT angiography (OCTA). The possibility of analyzing multiple parameters of retinal as well as retinal microvasculature variables in vivo represents a promising opportunity to investigate whether specific findings can be linked to certain subtypes of dementia and aid in their earlier diagnosis. The existing literature on the contribution of the eye in characterizing dementia, with a special interest in OCT and OCTA parameters will be reviewed and compared, and we will explicitly focus our effort in advancing our understanding and knowledge of relevant biomarkers to facilitate future research in the differential diagnosis between Alzheimer's disease and common forms of cognitive impairment, including vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and dementia with Lewy bodies.
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- Efthymios Chalkias
- A' Ophthalmology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- A' Ophthalmology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Neurology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- 1st Neurology Department, AHEPA University Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Razek AAKA, Elsebaie NA. Imaging of vascular cognitive impairment. Clin Imaging 2021; 74:45-54. [PMID: 33434866 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2020.12.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2020] [Revised: 11/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) is a major health challenge and represents the second most common cause of dementia. We review the updated imaging classification and imaging findings of different subtypes of VCI. We will focus on the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) markers of each subtype and highlight the role of advanced MR imaging sequences in the evaluation of these patients. Small vessel dementia appears as white matter hyperintensity, lacunae, microinfarcts, and microbleeds. Large vessel dementia includes strategic infarction and multi-infarction dementias. Hypoperfusion dementia can be seen as watershed infarcts and cortical laminar necrosis. Hemorrhagic dementia results from cerebral amyloid angiopathy and cortical superficial siderosis. Hereditary forms of VCI, caused by gene mutations such as CADASIL, should be suspected when dementia presents in young patients. Mixed dementia is seen in patients with Alzheimer's disease and the coexistence of cerebrovascular disease.
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- Ahmed Abdel Khalek Abdel Razek
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt; Department of Radiology, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura, Egypt; Department of Radiology, Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt.
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Cerebrovascular disease is a significant cause of cognitive impairment leading to a reduction or loss of functioning, including social and occupational. The connection cause-effect between cerebrovascular disease and cerebral infarction was originally theorized by the studies from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England, in the 1960s, where vascular dementia (VaD) was defined as a disease originated from several infarctions that overcome a determined threshold. It differs from Alzheimer's disease (AD), although there are various overlaps in risk factors, symptomatology, the similarity of vascular lesions, and treatment benefits. Nevertheless, AD is one-half of all cases of dementia. Cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID) has recently been proposed to include different entities such as VaD, Vascular cognitive impairment, subcortical (ischemic) VaD, and vascular cognitive disorders. VaD is the most common cause of dementia after AD. Neuroimaging is an essential part of the workup of patients with cognitive decline and in those with suspected VCID it should be used to assess the extent, location, and type of vascular lesions. Computed tomography (CT) or structural magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are usually used for the diagnosis of vascular diseases of the brain. However, images obtained from new hybrid devices could help the neurologist in the differential diagnosis between various neuropathological entities related to VCID. Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) combined with CT or MRI and positron emission tomography (PET) combined with CT or MRI represent the future of neuroimaging tools as morphological and functional data can be provided simultaneously. New prospects have been developed such as hybrid PET/SPECT/CT, a high-performance prototype able to produce high-quality images but for now suitable only for small animals. Nowadays, PET/CT and PET/MRI are good performance and high-quality instruments, even if the magnetic field of MRI represents a limitation that affects the PET electronics and positron detection ability. SPECT/MRI delineates as a potential and tempting device. It could give us both functional and anatomical details, with the advantage of lack of extra ionizing radiation and high soft-tissue contrast, important features, and considerable auxiliary for differential diagnosis in the variegate word of vascular cognitive impairment. The aim of this review is to summarize the newest viewpoints in hybrid imaging in the diagnosis of VaD and to highlight pros and cons of each methodic.
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomical Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, Oncology and Anatomical Pathology, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
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Czakó C, Kovács T, Ungvari Z, Csiszar A, Yabluchanskiy A, Conley S, Csipo T, Lipecz A, Horváth H, Sándor GL, István L, Logan T, Nagy ZZ, Kovács I. Retinal biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease and vascular cognitive impairment and dementia (VCID): implication for early diagnosis and prognosis. GeroScience 2020; 42:1499-1525. [PMID: 33011937 PMCID: PMC7732888 DOI: 10.1007/s11357-020-00252-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Accepted: 08/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
Abstract
Cognitive impairment and dementia are major medical, social, and economic public health issues worldwide with significant implications for life quality in older adults. The leading causes are Alzheimer's disease (AD) and vascular cognitive impairment/dementia (VCID). In both conditions, pathological alterations of the cerebral microcirculation play a critical pathogenic role. Currently, the main pathological biomarkers of AD-β-amyloid peptide and hyperphosphorylated tau proteins-are detected either through cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) or PET examination. Nevertheless, given that they are invasive and expensive procedures, their availability is limited. Being part of the central nervous system, the retina offers a unique and easy method to study both neurodegenerative disorders and cerebral small vessel diseases in vivo. Over the past few decades, a number of novel approaches in retinal imaging have been developed that may allow physicians and researchers to gain insights into the genesis and progression of cerebromicrovascular pathologies. Optical coherence tomography (OCT), OCT angiography, fundus photography, and dynamic vessel analyzer (DVA) are new imaging methods providing quantitative assessment of retinal structural and vascular indicators-such as thickness of the inner retinal layers, retinal vessel density, foveal avascular zone area, tortuosity and fractal dimension of retinal vessels, and microvascular dysfunction-for cognitive impairment and dementia. Should further studies need to be conducted, these retinal alterations may prove to be useful biomarkers for screening and monitoring dementia progression in clinical routine. In this review, we seek to highlight recent findings and current knowledge regarding the application of retinal biomarkers in dementia assessment.
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- Cecilia Czakó
- Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Neurology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Translational Geroscience Laboratory, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Neurodegeneration Program, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- International Training Program in Geroscience, Doctoral School of Basic and Translational Medicine/Department of Public Health, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- International Training Program in Geroscience, Theoretical Medicine Doctoral School/Departments of Medical Physics and Informatics & Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Translational Geroscience Laboratory, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Neurodegeneration Program, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- International Training Program in Geroscience, Theoretical Medicine Doctoral School/Departments of Medical Physics and Informatics & Cell Biology and Molecular Medicine, University of Szeged, Szeged, Hungary
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- Translational Geroscience Laboratory, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Neurodegeneration Program, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Department of Health Promotion Sciences, College of Public Health, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Oklahoma Center for Neuroscience, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
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- Translational Geroscience Laboratory, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Neurodegeneration Program, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- International Training Program in Geroscience, Doctoral School of Basic and Translational Medicine/Department of Public Health, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Translational Geroscience Laboratory, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Neurodegeneration Program, Center for Geroscience and Healthy Brain Aging/Reynolds Oklahoma Center on Aging, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, OK, USA
- Department of Ophthalmology, Josa Andras Hospital, Nyiregyhaza, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.
- Department of Ophthalmology, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York City, NY, USA.
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Ricci M, Cimini A, Chiaravalloti A, Filippi L, Schillaci O. Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Neuroimaging in the Personalized Approach to Neurodegenerative Causes of Dementia. Int J Mol Sci 2020; 21:ijms21207481. [PMID: 33050556 PMCID: PMC7589353 DOI: 10.3390/ijms21207481] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/08/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Generally, dementia should be considered an acquired syndrome, with multiple possible causes, rather than a specific disease in itself. The leading causes of dementia are neurodegenerative and non-neurodegenerative alterations. Nevertheless, the neurodegenerative group of diseases that lead to cognitive impairment and dementia includes multiple possibilities or mixed pathologies with personalized treatment management for each cause, even if Alzheimer's disease is the most common pathology. Therefore, an accurate differential diagnosis is mandatory in order to select the most appropriate therapy approach. The role of personalized assessment in the treatment of dementia is rapidly growing. Neuroimaging is an essential tool for differential diagnosis of multiple causes of dementia and allows a personalized diagnostic and therapeutic protocol based on risk factors that may improve treatment management, especially in early diagnosis during the prodromal stage. The utility of structural and functional imaging could be increased by standardization of acquisition and analysis methods and by the development of algorithms for automated assessment. The aim of this review is to focus on the most commonly used tracers for differential diagnosis in the dementia field. Particularly, we aim to explore 18F Fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) imaging in Alzheimer's disease and in other neurodegenerative causes of dementia.
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- Maria Ricci
- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
- Nuclear Medicine Section, IRCCS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy
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- Nuclear Medicine Section, “Santa Maria Goretti” Hospital, 04100 Latina, Italy;
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- Department of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome Tor Vergata, 00133 Rome, Italy; (A.C.); (A.C.); (O.S.)
- Nuclear Medicine Section, IRCCS Neuromed, 86077 Pozzilli, Italy
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Bhatt DL, Hull MA, Song M, Van Hulle C, Carlsson C, Chapman MJ, Toth PP. Beyond cardiovascular medicine: potential future uses of icosapent ethyl. Eur Heart J Suppl 2020; 22:J54-J64. [PMID: 33061868 PMCID: PMC7537800 DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/suaa119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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The REDUCE-IT trial demonstrated that icosapent ethyl, an ethyl ester of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), reduced cardiovascular events in an at-risk population by a substantial degree. While the cardiovascular protective properties of this compound are now proven, several other potential uses are being actively explored in clinical studies. These areas of investigation include cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, infections, Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and depression. The next decade promises to deepen our understanding of the beneficial effects that EPA may offer beyond cardiovascular risk reduction.
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- Deepak L Bhatt
- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart & Vascular Center and Harvard Medical School, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal and Surgical Sciences, Leeds Institute of Medical Research, St James's University Hospital, University of Leeds, Leeds, LS9 7TF, UK
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- Departments of Epidemiology and Nutrition, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, 665 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA.,Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Unit, Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 100 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.,Division of Gastroenterology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, 50 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA
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- William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison VA Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), 2500 Overlook Terrace, Madison, WI 53705, USA.,Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.,Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC), 600 Highland Ave, J5/1 Mezzanine, Madison, WI 53792, USA.,Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute (WAI), 610 Walnut St Suite 957, Madison, WI 53726, USA
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- Sorbonne University, 21, Rue de l'Ecole de Medicine, 75006 Paris, France.,Endocrinology-Metabolism Division, Pitie-Salpetriere University Hospital, 47-83, Boulevard de lopital, 75651 Paris Cedex, France
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- CGH Medical Center, 101 East Miller Road, Sterling, IL 61081, USA.,Cicarrone Center for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Kellar D, Craft S. Brain insulin resistance in Alzheimer's disease and related disorders: mechanisms and therapeutic approaches. Lancet Neurol 2020; 19:758-766. [DOI: 10.1016/s1474-4422(20)30231-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 201] [Impact Index Per Article: 50.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Abdellah M, Guerrero NR, Lapere S, Coggan JS, Keller D, Coste B, Dagar S, Courcol JD, Markram H, Schürmann F. Interactive visualization and analysis of morphological skeletons of brain vasculature networks with VessMorphoVis. Bioinformatics 2020; 36:i534-i541. [PMID: 32657395 PMCID: PMC7355309 DOI: 10.1093/bioinformatics/btaa461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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MOTIVATION Accurate morphological models of brain vasculature are key to modeling and simulating cerebral blood flow in realistic vascular networks. This in silico approach is fundamental to revealing the principles of neurovascular coupling. Validating those vascular morphologies entails performing certain visual analysis tasks that cannot be accomplished with generic visualization frameworks. This limitation has a substantial impact on the accuracy of the vascular models employed in the simulation. RESULTS We present VessMorphoVis, an integrated suite of toolboxes for interactive visualization and analysis of vast brain vascular networks represented by morphological graphs segmented originally from imaging or microscopy stacks. Our workflow leverages the outstanding potentials of Blender, aiming to establish an integrated, extensible and domain-specific framework capable of interactive visualization, analysis, repair, high-fidelity meshing and high-quality rendering of vascular morphologies. Based on the initial feedback of the users, we anticipate that our framework will be an essential component in vascular modeling and simulation in the future, filling a gap that is at present largely unfulfilled. AVAILABILITY AND IMPLEMENTATION VessMorphoVis is freely available under the GNU public license on Github at https://github.com/BlueBrain/VessMorphoVis. The morphology analysis, visualization, meshing and rendering modules are implemented as an add-on for Blender 2.8 based on its Python API (application programming interface). The add-on functionality is made available to users through an intuitive graphical user interface, as well as through exhaustive configuration files calling the API via a feature-rich command line interface running Blender in background mode. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Supplementary data are available at Bioinformatics online.
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- Marwan Abdellah
- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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- Blue Brain Project (BBP), École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Campus Biotech, 1202 Geneva, Switzerland
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Management of Cognitive Impairment After Stroke. Curr Treat Options Neurol 2020. [DOI: 10.1007/s11940-020-00627-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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