
Brain Research Bulletin, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 220, P. 111166 - 111166
Published: Dec. 10, 2024
Alcohol dependence (AD) is an addictive disorder with multifaceted neurobiological features. Recent research on the pathophysiological mechanisms of AD has emphasized important role dysconnectivity. Cortical gyrification known to be a reliable marker neural connectivity. This study aimed explore cortical using local index (LGI) between alcohol-dependent patients and controls. Magnetic resonance images were collected from 60 early abstinent (5-12 days after stopping alcohol consumption) 59 controls preprocessed FreeSurfer, followed by surface-based morphometry (SBM) analysis compare LGI two groups. Cognitive performance was assessed Spatial Working Memory (SWM) test in Cambridge Neuropsychological Test Automated Battery (CANTAB). The relationship LGI, cognitive performance, clinical variables also explored patient group. Compared controls, exhibited significantly decreased several regions, including postcentral gyrus, precentral middle frontal, superior temporal, insula, parietal, inferior parietal cortex. did worse than SWM measures. Furthermore, left negatively correlated working memory multiple comparison corrections Alcohol-dependent individuals exhibit abnormal patterns gyrification, which may underlying markers AD. Our findings further indicate that deficits related abnormalities addiction.
Language: Английский