Journal of Alzheimer s Disease,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
78(4), P. 1707 - 1719
Published: Nov. 13, 2020
Background:
Circadian
and
sleep
disturbances
are
associated
with
increased
risk
of
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI)
Alzheimer’s
disease
(AD).
Wearable
activity
trackers
could
provide
a
new
approach
in
diagnosis
prevention.
Objective:
To
evaluate
circadian
rhythm
parameters,
through
wearable
trackers,
MCI
AD
patients
as
compared
to
controls,
focusing
on
sex
dissimilarities.
Methods:
Based
minute
level
data
from
consumer
devices,
we
analyzed
actigraphic
parameters
by
applying
an
electromedical
type
I
registered
algorithm,
the
corresponding
variables
158
subjects:
86
females
72
males
(42
AD,
28
MCI,
88
controls).
Moreover,
used
confusion-matrix
chart
method
assess
accuracy,
precision,
sensitivity,
specificity
two
decision-tree
models
based
predicting
or
health
status.
Results:
Wake
after
onset
(WASO)
was
higher
(p
<
0.001)
efficiency
(SE)
lower
=
0.003)
Sleep
Regularity
Index
(SRI)
controls
0.004).
SE
male
female
0.038)
SRI
0.008),
0.047),
but
also
subjects
0.046).
Mesor
significantly
overall
population.
Age
reduced
dissimilarities
for
WASO
demonstrated
differences
amplitude
0.009)
population,
0.005),
0.034).
The
confusion-matrices
showed
good
predictive
power
data.
Conclusion:
Actigraphic
help
identify
Sex
(possibly
gender)
impact
neurodegeneration
trajectory
potential
clinical
applications.
The Lancet Healthy Longevity,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
1(3), P. e96 - e105
Published: Nov. 12, 2020
Summary
Background
Circadian
disturbances
are
commonly
seen
in
people
with
Alzheimer's
disease
and
have
been
reported
individuals
without
symptoms
of
dementia
but
pathology.
We
aimed
to
assess
the
temporal
relationship
between
circadian
progression.
Methods
did
a
prospective
cohort
study
1401
healthy
older
adults
(aged
>59
years)
enrolled
Rush
Memory
Aging
Project
(Rush
University
Medical
Center,
Chicago,
IL,
USA)
who
had
followed
up
for
15
years.
Participants
underwent
annual
assessments
cognition
(with
battery
21
cognitive
performance
tests)
motor
activities
actigraphy).
Four
measures
were
extracted
from
actigraphy
quantify
daily
rhythmicity,
which
amplitude
24-h
activity
rhythm,
acrophase
(representing
peak
time),
interdaily
stability
intradaily
variability
hourly
fragmentation
rhythm.
used
Cox
proportional
hazards
models
logistic
regressions
whether
predict
an
increased
risk
incident
conversion
mild
impairment
dementia.
linear
mixed-effects
investigate
how
rhythms
changed
longitudinally
change
integrated
Findings
median
age
81·8
(IQR
76·3–85·7)
Risk
developing
was
lower
(1
SD
decrease,
hazard
ratio
[HR]
1·39,
95%
CI
1·19–1·62)
higher
increase,
1·22,
1·04–1·43).
In
participants
impairment,
predicted
by
HR
1·46,
1·24–1·72),
1·36,
1·15–1·60),
1·21,
1·02–1·44).
A
faster
transition
odds
[OR]
2·08,
1·53–2·93),
1·97,
1·43–2·79),
decreased
1·35,
1·01–1·84).
amplitude,
acrophase,
progressively
over
time,
time.
progression
accelerated
these
aging
effects
doubling
or
more
than
changes
after
diagnosis
further
doubled
them
The
longitudinal
global
positively
correlated
negatively
variability.
Interpretation
Our
results
indicate
link
dysregulation
progression,
implying
either
bidirectional
relation
shared
common
underlying
pathophysiological
mechanisms.
Funding
National
Institutes
Health,
BrightFocus
Foundation.
Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
15
Published: Dec. 13, 2021
Despite
decades
of
research,
Alzheimer’s
Disease
(AD)
remains
a
lethal
neurodegenerative
disorder
for
which
there
are
no
effective
treatments.
This
review
examines
the
latest
evidence
novel
and
newly
introduced
perspective,
focuses
on
restoration
gamma
oscillations
investigates
their
potential
role
in
treatment
AD.
Gamma
brain
activity
(∼25–100
Hz)
has
been
well-known
its
cognitive
function,
including
memory,
it
is
fundamental
healthy
intra-brain
communication.
Aberrant
have
observed
both
mice
AD
models
human
patients.
A
recent
line
work
demonstrated
that
entrainment,
through
auditory
visual
sensory
stimulation,
can
effectively
attenuate
pathology
improve
function
disease.
The
first
from
patients
indicate
entrainment
therapy
reduce
loss
functional
connectivity
atrophy,
ameliorate
several
pathological
markers
Even
though
research
still
infancy,
suggests
gamma-based
may
disease-modifying
effect
signified
new
promising
era
research.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(23), P. 15700 - 15700
Published: Nov. 25, 2022
A
growing
body
of
research
has
examined
the
effect
aerobic
exercise
on
cognitive
function
in
people
with
Alzheimer’s
Disease
(AD),
but
findings
available
studies
were
conflicting.
The
aim
this
study
was
to
explore
AD
patients.
Searches
performed
PubMed,
Web
Science,
and
EBSCO
databases
from
inception
indexing
until
12
November
2021.
Cochrane
risk
assessment
tool
used
evaluate
methodological
quality
included
literature.
From
1942
search
records
initially
identified,
15
randomized
controlled
trials
(RCTs)
considered
eligible
for
systematic
review
meta-analysis.
Included
involved
503
participants
16
groups
(mean
age:
69.2–84
years)
406
68.9–84
control
groups.
There
a
significant
increasing
mini-mental
state
examination
(MMSE)
score
patients
[weighted
mean
difference
(WMD),
1.50
(95%
CI,
0.55
2.45),
p
=
0.002].
Subgroup
analyses
showed
that
interventions
conducted
30
min
per
session
[WMD,
2.52
0.84
4.20),
0.003],
less
than
150
week
2.10
3.37),
0.001],
up
three
times
1.68
0.46
2.89),
0.007]
increased
MMSE
significantly.
In
addition,
worse
basal
status
associated
greater
improvement
score.
Our
analysis
indicated
exercise,
especially
session,
week,
contributed
improving
Additionally,
more
improvements
function.
Neural Regeneration Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
19(4), P. 833 - 845
Published: Aug. 14, 2023
A
growing
body
of
evidence
suggests
that
the
gut
microbiota
contributes
to
development
neurodegenerative
diseases
via
microbiota-gut-brain
axis.
As
a
contributing
factor,
dysbiosis
always
occurs
in
pathological
changes
diseases,
such
as
Alzheimer's
disease,
Parkinson's
and
amyotrophic
lateral
sclerosis.
High-throughput
sequencing
technology
has
helped
reveal
bidirectional
communication
between
central
nervous
system
enteric
is
facilitated
by
microbiota's
diverse
microorganisms,
for
both
neuroimmune
neuroendocrine
systems.
Here,
we
summarize
bioinformatics
analysis
wet-biology
validation
metagenomics
with
an
emphasis
on
multi-omics
studies
virome.
The
pathogen-associated
signaling
biomarkers
identifying
brain
disorders
potential
therapeutic
targets
are
also
elucidated.
Finally,
discuss
role
diet,
prebiotics,
probiotics,
postbiotics
exercise
interventions
remodeling
microbiome
reducing
symptoms
diseases.
Acta Physiologica,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
238(2)
Published: March 31, 2023
Abstract
Dysfunction
of
circadian
and
sleep
rhythms
is
an
early
feature
many
neurodegenerative
diseases.
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
a
progressive
disorder
resulting
in
cognitive
psychiatric
disturbances.
Although
it
largely
unclear
whether
dysfunctions
contribute
to
the
etiology
AD
or
are
consequence
disease,
there
evidence
that
these
conditions
involved
complex
self‐reinforcing
bidirectional
relationship.
According
recent
studies,
dysregulation
clock
already
occurs
during
asymptomatic
stage
could
promote
neurodegeneration.
Thus,
restoration
preclinical
may
represent
opportunity
for
intervention
slow
course.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(8), P. 7579 - 7579
Published: April 20, 2023
Mental
illness
is
alarmingly
on
the
rise,
and
circadian
disruptions
linked
to
a
modern
lifestyle
may
largely
explain
this
trend.
Impaired
rhythms
are
associated
with
mental
disorders.
The
evening
chronotype,
which
misalignment,
risk
factor
for
severe
psychiatric
symptoms
metabolic
comorbidities.
Resynchronization
of
commonly
improves
symptoms.
Furthermore,
evidence
indicates
that
preventing
misalignment
help
reduce
disorders
impact
neuro–immuno–metabolic
disturbances
in
psychiatry.
gut
microbiota
exhibits
diurnal
rhythmicity,
as
governed
by
meal
timing,
regulates
host’s
rhythms.
Temporal
regulation
feeding
has
emerged
promising
chronotherapeutic
strategy
prevent
and/or
treatment
illnesses,
through
modulation
microbiota.
Here,
we
provide
an
overview
link
between
disruption
illness.
We
summarize
connection
rhythms,
supporting
idea
aid
resynchronization
disrupted
describe
microbiome
rhythmicity
its
related
factors,
highlighting
role
timing.
Lastly,
emphasize
necessity
rationale
further
research
develop
effective
safe
dietary
strategies
based
chrononutrition
combat
The FASEB Journal,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
36(3)
Published: Feb. 4, 2022
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
is
a
devastating
neurodegenerative
disorder,
and
there
pressing
need
to
identify
disease-modifying
factors
devise
interventional
strategies.
The
circadian
clock,
our
intrinsic
biological
timer,
orchestrates
various
cellular
physiological
processes
including
gene
expression,
sleep,
neuroinflammation;
conversely,
dysfunctions
are
closely
associated
with
and/or
contribute
AD
hallmarks.
We
previously
reported
that
the
natural
compound
Nobiletin
(NOB)
clock-enhancing
modulator
promotes
health
healthy
aging.
In
current
study,
we
treated
double
transgenic
model
mice,
APP/PS1,
NOB-containing
diets.
NOB
significantly
alleviated
β-amyloid
burden
in
both
hippocampus
cortex,
exhibited
trend
improve
cognitive
function
these
mice.
While
several
systemic
parameters
for
wheel-running
activity,
metabolism
were
unchanged,
treatment
showed
marked
effect
on
expression
of
clock
clock-controlled
cortex.
accordance,
cortical
proteomic
profiling
demonstrated
time-dependent
restoration
protein
landscape
APP/PS1
mice
NOB.
More
importantly,
found
potent
efficacy
inhibit
proinflammatory
cytokine
inflammasome
formation
immunostaining
further
revealed
specific
diminish
astrogliosis,
but
not
microgliosis,
by
Together,
results
underscore
beneficial
effects
mitigate
pathological
hallmarks
AD,
suggest
possible
mechanism
via
suppressing
astrogliosis-associated
neuroinflammation.