Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
64(s1), P. S47 - S105
Published: March 16, 2018
The
Precision
Neurology
development
process
implements
systems
theory
with
system
biology
and
neurophysiology
in
a
parallel,
bidirectional
research
path:
combined
hypothesis-driven
investigation
of
dysfunction
within
distinct
molecular,
cellular,
large-scale
neural
network
both
animal
models
as
well
through
tests
for
the
usefulness
these
candidate
dynamic
biomarkers
different
diseases
subgroups
at
stages
pathophysiological
progression.
This
translational
path
is
paralleled
by
an
"omics"-based,
hypothesis-free,
exploratory
pathway,
which
will
collect
multimodal
data
from
progressing
asymptomatic,
preclinical,
clinical
neurodegenerative
disease
(ND)
populations,
wide
continuous
biological
spectrum
ND,
applying
high-throughput
high-content
technologies
powerful
computational
statistical
modeling
tools,
aimed
identifying
novel
dysfunctional
predictive
marker
signatures
associated
ND.
goals
are
to
identify
common
denominators
or
differentiating
classifiers
across
continuum
ND
during
detectable
progression,
characterize
systems-based
intermediate
endophenotypes,
validate
multi-modal
diagnostic
biomarkers,
advance
intervention
trial
designs
utilizing
endophenotypes
surrogate
markers.
Achieving
key
ultimate
early
effective
individualized
treatment
such
Alzheimer's
disease.
Alzheimer
Medicine
Initiative
(APMI)
cohort
program
(APMI-CP),
Paris
based
core
Sorbonne
University
Clinical
Research
Group
"Alzheimer
Medicine"
(GRC-APM)
were
recently
launched
facilitate
passageway
conventional
drug
toward
breakthrough
innovation
on
comprehensive
nature
aging
individuals.
APMI
movement
gaining
momentum
systematically
apply
neuroscience
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 989 - 997
Published: April 4, 2018
Abstract
Introduction
We
examined
and
compared
plasma
phospho‐tau181
(pTau181)
total
tau:
(1)
across
the
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
clinical
spectrum;
(2)
in
relation
to
brain
amyloid
β
(Aβ)
positron
emission
tomography
(PET),
tau
PET,
cortical
thickness;
(3)
as
a
screening
tool
for
elevated
Aβ.
Methods
Participants
included
172
cognitively
unimpaired,
57
mild
impaired,
40
AD
dementia
patients
with
concurrent
Aβ
PET
(Pittsburgh
compound
B),
(AV1451),
magnetic
resonance
imaging,
tau,
pTau181.
Results
Plasma
pTau181
levels
were
higher
than
those
unimpaired.
was
more
strongly
associated
both
PET.
sensitive
specific
predictor
of
good
as,
or
better
than,
combination
age
apolipoprotein
E
(
APOE
).
Discussion
may
have
utility
biomarker
pathophysiology
noninvasive
screener
Acta Neuropathologica,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
136(6), P. 821 - 853
Published: Nov. 28, 2018
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
progressive
neurodegenerative
with
complex
and
heterogeneous
pathophysiology.
The
number
of
people
living
AD
predicted
to
increase;
however,
there
are
no
disease-modifying
therapies
currently
available
none
have
been
successful
in
late-stage
clinical
trials.
Fluid
biomarkers
measured
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
or
blood
hold
promise
for
enabling
more
effective
drug
development
establishing
personalized
medicine
approach
diagnosis
treatment.
Biomarkers
used
programmes
should
be
qualified
specific
context
use
(COU).
These
COUs
include,
but
not
limited
to,
subject/patient
selection,
assessment
state
and/or
prognosis,
mechanism
action,
dose
optimization,
response
monitoring,
efficacy
maximization,
toxicity/adverse
reactions
identification
minimization.
core
CSF
Aβ42,
t-tau,
p-tau
recognized
by
research
guidelines
their
diagnostic
utility
being
considered
qualification
subject
selection
However,
need
better
understand
potential
other
COUs,
as
well
identify
additional
reflecting
aspects
Several
novel
proposed,
role
pathology
yet
validated.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
some
the
pathological
mechanisms
implicated
sporadic
highlight
data
several
established
(including
BACE1,
TREM2,
YKL-40,
IP-10,
neurogranin,
SNAP-25,
synaptotagmin,
α-synuclein,
TDP-43,
ferritin,
VILIP-1,
NF-L)
associated
each
mechanism.
We
discuss
biomarker.
The Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 16
Published: Jan. 1, 2021
Alzheimer’s
disease
is
a
progressive,
irreversible
neurodegenerative
impacting
cognition,
function,
and
behavior.
progresses
along
continuum
from
preclinical
disease,
to
mild
cognitive
and/or
behavioral
impairment
then
dementia.
Recently,
clinicians
have
been
encouraged
diagnose
earlier,
before
patients
progressed
The
early
accurate
detection
of
disease-associated
symptoms
underlying
pathology
by
fundamental
for
the
screening,
diagnosis,
subsequent
management
patients.
It
also
enables
their
caregivers
plan
future
make
appropriate
lifestyle
changes
that
could
help
maintain
quality
life
longer.
Unfortunately,
detecting
early-stage
in
clinical
practice
can
be
challenging
hindered
several
barriers
including
constraints
on
clinicians’
time,
difficulty
accurately
diagnosing
pathology,
healthcare
providers
often
dismiss
as
part
normal
aging
process.
As
prevalence
this
continues
grow,
current
model
diagnosis
patient
will
need
evolve
integrate
care
across
disciplines
continuum,
beginning
with
primary
care.
This
review
summarizes
importance
establishing
an
related
practical
‘how-to’
guidance
considerations,
tools
used
throughout
diagnostic
journey.
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2018,
Volume and Issue:
10(1)
Published: July 28, 2018
A
growing
body
of
evidence
suggests
that
the
plasma
concentration
neurofilament
light
chain
(NfL)
might
be
considered
a
biomarker
for
screening
neurodegeneration
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD).
With
single
molecule
array
method
(Simoa,
Quanterix),
NfL
concentrations
were
measured
99
subjects
with
AD
at
stage
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI-AD;
n
=
25)
or
early
dementia
(ADD;
33),
and
nondemented
controls
(n
41);
all
patients,
clinical
diagnoses
accordance
results
four
core
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
biomarkers
(amyloid
β
(Aβ)1–42,
Aβ42/40,
Tau,
pTau181),
interpreted
according
to
Erlangen
Score
algorithm.
The
influence
preanalytical
storage
procedures
on
was
tested
samples
exposed
six
different
conditions.
significantly
increased
more
than
one
freezing/thawing
cycle,
those
stored
5
days
room
temperature
4
°C.
Compared
control
group
(22.0
±
12.4
pg/mL),
unadjusted
highly
higher
MCI-AD
(38.1
15.9
pg/mL,
p
<
0.005)
even
further
elevated
ADD
(49.1
28.4
pg/mL;
0.001).
significant
association
between
age
(ρ
0.65,
0.001)
observed;
after
correcting
age,
difference
remained
(p
0.044).
At
cutoff
value
25.7
unconditional
sensitivity,
specificity,
accuracy
0.84,
0.78,
0.82,
respectively.
Unadjusted
correlation
Mini
Mental
State
Examination
(MMSE)
across
patients
moderate
but
(r
−0.49,
We
observed
an
overall
CSF
biomarkers,
this
not
within
diagnostic
groups.
This
study
confirms
compared
controls.
The World Journal of Biological Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2017,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. 244 - 328
Published: Oct. 27, 2017
In
the
12
years
since
publication
of
first
Consensus
Paper
WFSBP
on
biomarkers
neurodegenerative
dementias,
enormous
advancement
has
taken
place
in
field,
and
Task
Force
takes
now
opportunity
to
extend
update
original
paper.
New
concepts
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
conceptual
interactions
between
AD
dementia
due
were
developed,
resulting
two
sets
for
diagnostic/research
criteria.
Procedures
pre-analytical
sample
handling,
biobanking,
analyses
post-analytical
interpretation
results
intensively
studied
optimised.
A
global
quality
control
project
was
introduced
evaluate
monitor
inter-centre
variability
measurements
with
goal
harmonisation
results.
Contexts
use
how
approach
candidate
biological
specimens
other
than
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF),
e.g.
blood,
precisely
defined.
Important
development
achieved
neuroimaging
techniques,
including
studies
comparing
amyloid-β
positron
emission
tomography
fluid-based
modalities.
Similarly,
research
laboratory
technologies,
such
as
ultra-sensitive
methods,
raises
our
hopes
further
improve
analytical
diagnostic
accuracy
classic
novel
biomarkers.
Synergistically,
clinical
trials
anti-dementia
therapies
energises
motivates
efforts
find
optimise
most
reliable
early
Finally,
published
addressing
potential
cost-effectiveness
biomarkers-based
diagnosis
disorders.
Molecular Brain,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: March 28, 2019
A
major
barrier
to
the
effective
conduct
of
clinical
trials
new
drug
candidates
against
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
and
identifying
patients
for
receiving
future
disease-modifying
treatments
is
limited
capacity
current
health
system
find
diagnose
with
early
AD
pathology.
This
may
be
related
in
part
systems
select
those
people
likely
have
pathology
order
confirm
diagnosis
available
cerebrospinal
fluid
imaging
biomarkers
at
memory
clinics.
In
narrative
review,
we
summarize
literature
on
candidate
blood
tests
that
could
implemented
primary
care
settings
used
identification
individuals
increased
risk
pathology,
who
referred
potential
inclusion
or
approved
following
additional
testing.
We
give
an
updated
account
blood-based
biomarker
panels
AD-related
brain
changes.
Our
analysis
centres
been
replicated
more
than
one
study
discusses
need
further
studies
achieve
goal
a
care-based
screening
algorithm
AD.