Degenerative Neurological and Neuromuscular Disease,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 14, P. 85 - 102
Published: July 1, 2024
Abstract:
Alzheimer's
disease
has
escalated
into
a
critical
public
health
concern,
marked
by
its
neurodegenerative
nature
that
progressively
diminishes
cognitive
abilities.
Recognized
as
continuously
advancing
and
presently
incurable
condition,
AD
underscores
the
necessity
for
early-stage
diagnosis
interventions
aimed
at
delaying
decline
in
mental
function.
Despite
proven
efficacy
of
cerebrospinal
fluid
positron
emission
tomography
diagnosing
AD,
their
broader
utility
is
constrained
significant
costs
invasive
these
procedures.
Consequently,
innovation
blood
biomarkers
such
Amyloid-beta,
phosphorylated-tau,
total-tau
et
al,
distinguished
high
sensitivity,
minimal
invasiveness,
accessibility,
cost-efficiency,
emerges
promising
avenue
diagnosis.
The
advent
ultra-sensitive
detection
methodologies,
including
single-molecule
enzyme-linked
immunosorbent
assay
immunoprecipitation-mass
spectrometry,
revolutionized
plasma
biomarkers,
supplanting
previous
low-sensitivity
techniques.
This
rapid
advancement
technology
facilitates
more
accurate
quantification
pathological
brain
proteins
AD-associated
bloodstream.
manuscript
meticulously
reviews
landscape
current
research
on
immunological
markers
anchored
National
Institute
Aging—Alzheimer's
Association
AT(N)
framework.
It
highlights
selection
forefront
technologies
now
integral
to
assessing
markers.
Additionally,
this
review
examines
crucial
pre-analytical
processing
steps
samples
significantly
impact
outcomes
addresses
practical
challenges
faced
during
clinical
testing.
These
discussions
are
enhancing
our
comprehension
refining
diagnostic
precision
using
blood-based
biomarkers.
aims
shed
light
potential
avenues
improvement
techniques
employed
detecting
investigating
thereby
contributing
field
research.
Keywords:
disease,
blood,
technologies,
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
21(3)
Published: March 1, 2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Water
exchange
rate
(Kw)
across
the
blood–brain
barrier
(BBB)
is
used
in
magnetic
resonance
imaging
(MRI)
techniques
to
evaluate
BBB
functionality.
Variations
Kw
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
continuum
remain
uncertain.
METHODS
The
study
encompassed
38
cognitively
normal
individuals
without
AD
biomarkers
(CN_A–),
30
(CN_A+),
and
31
impaired
(CI_A+)
with
positive
biomarkers.
Participants
underwent
clinical
assessments,
MRI/positron
emission
tomography
scans,
assays
of
plasma
RESULTS
Significantly
lower
was
observed
multiple
brain
regions
throughout
continuum.
This
alteration
correlated
neuropsychological
performance.
Elevated
levels
phosphorylated
tau
217
intensified
inverse
relationship
between
integration
Kw,
volume,
demonstrated
potential
distinguishing
stages
within
DISCUSSION
Consistently
evident
may
act
as
a
diagnostic
tool
for
early
screening.
Highlights
Observations
revealed
decline
water
continuum,
notably
hippocampus,
parahippocampal
gyrus,
deep
nuclei
during
preclinical
stage
AD.
Strong
correlations
were
established
various
biomarkers,
well
performance
Interaction
(p‐tau)217
hippocampus
linked
executive
function,
indicating
combined
detrimental
impact
on
cognitive
abilities
stemming
from
both
blood—brain
p‐tau
217.
use
biomarkers—neurofilament
light
chain
glial
fibrillary
acidic
protein—demonstrated
Alzheimer s Research & Therapy,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: June 8, 2024
Higher
order
regulation
of
autonomic
function
is
maintained
by
the
coordinated
activity
specific
cortical
and
subcortical
brain
regions,
collectively
referred
to
as
central
network
(CAN).
Autonomic
changes
are
frequently
observed
in
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
dementia,
but
no
studies
date
have
investigated
whether
plasma
AD
biomarkers
associated
with
CAN
functional
connectivity
at
risk
older
adults.
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 16, 2024
Abstract
Changes
in
Amyloid-β
(A),
hyperphosphorylated
Tau
(T)
brain
and
cerebrospinal
fluid
(CSF)
precedes
AD
symptoms,
making
CSF
proteome
a
potential
avenue
to
understand
the
pathophysiology
facilitate
reliable
diagnostics
therapies.
Using
AT
framework
three-stage
study
design
(discovery,
replication,
meta-analysis),
we
identified
2,173
proteins
dysregulated
AD,
that
were
further
validated
third
totally
independent
cohort.
Machine
learning
was
implemented
create
validate
highly
accurate
replicable
(AUC>0.90)
models
predict
biomarker
positivity
clinical
status.
These
can
also
identify
people
will
convert
those
cases
with
faster
progression.
The
associated
cluster
four
different
protein
pseudo-trajectories
groups
spanning
continuum
enrichment
specific
pathways
including
neuronal
death,
apoptosis
tau
phosphorylation
(early
stages),
microglia
dysregulation
endolysosomal
dysfuncton(mid-stages),
plasticity
longevity
(mid-stages)
late
microglia-neuron
crosstalk
(late
stages).
BMC Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
22(1)
Published: June 20, 2024
Abstract
Background
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD)
is
a
neurodegenerative
characterized
by
Aβ
plaques
and
neurofibrillary
tangles.
Chronic
inflammation
synaptic
dysfunction
lead
to
progression
cognitive
decline.
Small
extracellular
vesicles
(sEVs)
are
implicated
in
AD
facilitating
the
spread
of
pathological
proteins
inflammatory
cytokines.
This
study
investigates
neuroinflammation
protein
markers
plasma-derived
sEVs
(PsEVs),
their
association
with
Amyloid-β
tau
pathologies,
correlation
progression.
Methods
A
total
90
[AD
=
35,
mild
impairment
(MCI)
25,
healthy
age-matched
controls
(AMC)
30]
participants
were
recruited.
PsEVs
isolated
using
chemical
precipitation
method,
morphology
was
transmission
electron
microscopy.
Using
nanoparticle
tracking
analysis,
size
concentration
determined.
Antibody-based
validation
done
CD63,
CD81,
TSG101,
L1CAM
antibodies.
Synaptic
evaluated
synaptophysin,
TNF-α,
IL-1β,
GFAP
AD-specific
markers,
amyloid-β
(1–42),
p-Tau
examined
within
Western
blot
ELISA.
Results
Our
findings
reveal
higher
concentrations
MCI
compared
AMC
(
p
<
0.0001).
(1–42)
expression
significantly
elevated
AMC.
We
could
also
differentiate
between
MCI.
Similarly,
PsEVs-derived
exhibited
AMC,
which
further
increased
AD.
Synaptophysin
downregulated
from
0.047)
whereas
showed
The
neuropsychological
tests
(which
included
for
integrity,
neuroinflammation,
pathology)
performed
our
study.
number
correlates
dysfunction,
neuroinflammation.
Conclusions
Elevated
PsEVs,
upregulated
show
high
diagnostic
accuracy
synaptophysin
neuroinflammatory
patients
suggest
potential
degeneration
These
support
PsEV-associated
biomarkers
diagnosis
highlight
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
This
systematic
review
analyzes
monosodium
glutamate
(MSG)
in
the
Alzheimer’s
disease-like
condition
to
enhance
translational
research.
Our
seeks
understand
how
MSG
affects
brain
and
causes
degenerative
disorders.
Due
significant
preclinical
data
linking
toxicity
disease
lack
of
a
comprehensive
or
meta-analysis,
we
initiated
study
on
MSG’s
potential
link.
We
searched
PubMed,
ScienceDirect,
ProQuest,
DOAJ,
Scopus
for
animal
research
English
language
papers
without
time
constraints.
used
PRISMA-P
framework
PICO
technique
collect
population,
intervention
exposure,
comparison,
result
data.
It
was
registered
PROSPERO
as
CRD42022371502.
affected
mice’s
exploratory
behaviors
short-term
working
memory.
The
brain,
hippocampus,
cerebellar
tissue
demonstrated
neuronal
injury-related
histological
histomorphometric
changes.
A
total
70%
MSG-treated
mice
had
poor
nesting
behavior.
treated
also
more
hyperphosphorylated
tau
protein
their
cortical
hippocampus
neurons.
Glutamate
glutamine
levels
increased
with
MSG,
dose-dependent
mixed
horizontal
locomotor,
grooming,
anxiety
responses
reduced.
treatment
significantly
decreased
phospho-CREB
levels,
supporting
idea
that
neurons
were
harmed,
despite
CREB
mRNA
expression.
High
doses
drastically
lower
serum
serotonin
levels.
In
conclusion,
showed
AD-like
pathology,
atrophy,
memory
impairment.
Further
longer
span
deeper
behavioral
characterization
is
needed.
Systematic
registration
:
https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/
,
identifier
[CRD42022371502].
Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
162, P. 105724 - 105724
Published: May 16, 2024
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
prevalent
around
the
world,
yet
our
understanding
of
still
very
limited.
Recent
work
suggests
that
cornerstone
AD
may
include
inflammation
accompanies
it.
Failure
a
normal
pro-inflammatory
immune
response
to
resolve
lead
persistent
central
contributes
unsuccessful
clearance
amyloid-beta
plaques
as
they
form,
neuronal
death,
and
ultimately
cognitive
decline.
Individual
metabolic,
dietary
(lipid)
profiles
can
differentially
regulate
this
inflammatory
process
with
aging,
obesity,
poor
diet,
early
life
stress
other
factors
contributing
greater
risk
developing
AD.
Here,
we
integrate
evidence
for
interface
between
these
factors,
how
contribute
brain
milieu.
In
particular,
discuss
importance
appropriate
polyunsaturated
fatty
acids
(PUFA)
in
diet
metabolism
specialised
pro-resolving
mediators
(SPMs);
raising
possibility
strategies
improve
outlook.