To
compare
the
diagnostic
performance
of
an
immunoassay
for
plasma
concentrations
phosphorylated
tau
(p-tau)
217
with
visual
assessments
fluorine-18
fluorodeoxyglucose
[
Blood-based
biomarkers
for
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
pathology
have
been
intensively
investigated
as
markers
AD-related
neurodegeneration.
Comorbid
AD
is
common
in
dementia
with
Lewy
bodies
(DLB).
Accordingly,
we
hypothesized
that
plasma
associated
might
be
useful
to
predict
DLB
a
cohort
of
idiopathic/isolated
REM
sleep
behavior
disorder
(iRBD),
an
incipient
synucleinopathy.
The
aim
this
study
was
determine
whether
amyloid-β
and
pTau181
can
DLB.
This
longitudinal
single-center
(Canada)
included
158
polysomnography-confirmed
iRBD
individuals
between
September
2004
October
2022,
each
providing
blood
samples,
who
were
then
offered
prospective
follow-up.
Plasma
Aβ40,
Aβ42
levels
measured
using
NeuroToolKit,
prototype
assays
panel
neurodegeneration
(Roche
Diagnostics
International
Ltd).
primary
outcome
the
association
at
baseline
eventual
development
Correlations
cognitive
tests
assessed.
A
total
142
participants
(109
men
[77%],
mean
±
SD
age,
67.6
8.0
years)
final
analysis.
On
follow-up
(2.9
2.1
years
after
sampling),
32
phenoconverted
defined
neurodegenerative
syndrome
(18
DLB,
13
PD,
1
MSA).
combined
phenoconvertor
group
had
lower
Aβ42/40
ratio
compared
non-phenoconvertors
(mean
SD,
0.103
0.010
vs.
0.114
0.012,
p
<
0.001),
higher
(0.993
0.354
0.784
0.266pg/ml,
=
0.008).
When
divided
by
phenoconversion
subtype,
significant
differences
seen
selectively
DLB-convertors
(Aβ42/40
0.101
0.010,
difference
-0.011,
95%
CI
[-0.016;
-0.005],
0.001;
1.144
0.326
pg/ml,
0.282
[0.146;
0.418],
0.001).
Cross-sectional
analysis
showed
(but
not
Aβ42/40)
correlated
across
various
domains.
Our
results
indicate
conversion
iRBD.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
20(4), С. 2485 - 2496
Опубликована: Фев. 8, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Patients
with
dementia
Lewy
bodies
(DLB)
may
have
Alzheimers
disease
(AD)
pathology
that
can
be
detected
by
plasma
biomarkers.
Our
objective
was
to
evaluate
biomarkers
of
AD
and
their
association
positron
emission
tomography
(PET)
amyloid
tau
deposition
in
the
continuum
DLB,
starting
from
prodromal
stages
disease.
METHODS
The
cohort
included
patients
isolated
rapid
eye
movement
(REM)
sleep
behavior
disorder
(iRBD),
mild
cognitive
impairment
(MCI‐LB),
or
a
concurrent
blood
draw
PET
scans.
RESULTS
Abnormal
levels
glial
fibrillary
acidic
protein
(GFAP)
were
found
at
stage
MCI‐LB
increased
PET.
phosphorylated
(p‐tau)‐181
neurofilament
light
(NfL)
DLB
stage.
Plasma
p‐tau‐181
showed
highest
accuracy
detecting
abnormal
DLB.
DISCUSSION
range
co‐pathology
continuum,
particularly
GFAP.
Brain,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
147(10), С. 3325 - 3343
Опубликована: Июль 11, 2024
Concomitant
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
pathology
is
a
frequent
event
in
the
context
of
Lewy
body
(LBD),
occurring
approximately
half
all
cases.
Evidence
shows
that
LBD
patients
with
AD
copathology
show
an
accelerated
course,
greater
risk
cognitive
decline
and
overall
poorer
prognosis.
However,
LBD-AD
cases
may
heterogeneous
motor
non-motor
phenotypes
higher
dementia
and,
consequently,
be
not
rarely
misdiagnosed.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
current
understanding
by
discussing
synergistic
effects
neuropathological
changes
their
clinical
relevance.
Furthermore,
provide
extensive
overview
neuroimaging
fluid
biomarkers
under
assessment
for
use
possible
diagnostic
prognostic
values.
can
predicted
vivo
means
CSF,
MRI
PET
markers,
whereas
most
promising
technique
to
date
identifying
different
biological
tissues
α-synuclein
seed
amplification
assay.
Pathological
imaging
CSF
are
associated
likelihood
but
do
always
mirror
severity
as
pure
AD.
Implementing
blood-based
might
allow
faster
screening
copathology,
thus
improving
sensitivity
LBD-AD.
Finally,
discuss
literature
on
novel
candidate
being
exploited
investigate
other
aspects
neurodegeneration,
such
neuroaxonal
injury,
glial
activation
synaptic
dysfunction.
The
thorough
characterization
should
taken
into
account
when
considering
differential
diagnoses
syndromes,
evaluation
individual
level,
guide
symptomatic
disease-modifying
therapies.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
21(5)
Опубликована: Май 1, 2025
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Despite
ongoing
debate
about
whether
Parkinson's
disease
(PD)
dementia
(PDD)
and
with
Lewy
bodies
(DLB)
are
separable
diseases
or
a
single
body
(LBD)
spectrum,
there
limited
investigations
of
differences
between
these
conditions.
METHODS
We
used
fixel‐based
diffusion
magnetic
resonance
imaging
plasma
measures
to
examine
white
matter
integrity
burden
amyloid
pathology
(using
phosphorylated
tau‐217
[p‐tau217])
in
47
patients
DLB,
21
PDD,
29
PD,
23
age‐matched
controls.
RESULTS
show
reduced
fiber
cross‐section
LBD
versus
increased
concentrations
neurofilament
light
chain
p‐tau217;
p‐tau217
associated
cognition.
Fiber
density
was
PDD
but
neither
nor
differed
subtypes.
DISCUSSION
Our
findings
suggest
that
the
presence
is
poorer
macrostructure
may
relate
pathological
protein
accumulation.
Conversely,
DLB
be
driven
by
other
factors.
Highlights
Plasma
were
relative
Magnetic
(MRI)
(fiber
cross‐section)
PD.
In
contrast,
MRI
microstructure
density)
PD
compared
bodies.
Differences
distinct
those
normal
differ
underlying
processes
from
driving
dementia.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
Volume 18, С. 1199 - 1219
Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024
Aim:
Scutellaria
baicalensis
,
a
traditional
Chinese
medicinal
herb
renowned
for
its
anti-inflammatory,
antioxidant,
and
anti-tumor
properties,
has
shown
promise
in
alleviating
cognitive
impairment
associated
with
Alzheimer's
disease.
Nonetheless,
the
exact
neuroprotective
mechanism
of
against
disease
remains
unclear.
In
this
study,
network
pharmacology
was
employed
to
explore
possible
mechanisms
by
which
protects
Methods:
The
active
compounds
were
retrieved
from
TCMSP
database,
their
corresponding
targets
identified.
disease-related
obtained
through
searches
GeneCards
OMIM
databases.
Cytoscape
3.6.0
software
utilized
construct
regulatory
illustrating
"active
ingredient-target"
relationships.
Subsequently,
target
genes
affected
context
input
into
String
database
establish
PPI
network.
GO
analysis
KEGG
conducted
using
DAVID
predict
potential
pathways
these
key
targets.
Following
this,
capacity
ingredients
bind
core
confirmed
molecular
docking.
vitro
experiments
then
carried
out
further
validation.
Results:
A
total
36
screened
out,
corresponded
365
Molecular
docking
results
demonstrated
robust
binding
abilities
Baicalein,
Wogonin,
5,2'-Dihydroxy-6,7,8-trimethoxyflavone
proteins
(SRC,
PIK3R1,
STAT3).
showed
that
components
can
inhibit
STAT3
expression
downregulating
PIK3R1/SRC
pathway
Neuro
2A
cells.
Conclusion:
summary,
findings
collectively
suggest
holds
as
viable
treatment
option
Keywords:
disease,
pharmacology,
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 24, 2025
Lewy
body
dementia
(LBD)
shares
genetic
risk
factors
with
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
including
apolipoprotein
E
(APOE),
but
is
distinguishable
at
the
genome-wide
level.
Polygenic
scores
(PRS)
may
therefore
improve
diagnostic
classification.
We
assessed
classification
using
AD-PRS
excluding
APOE
(AD-PRSno
APOE),
score
(APOE-RS),
and
plasma
phosphorylated
tau
181
(p-tau181),
in
83
participants
LBD,
27
positron
emission
tomography
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)positive
mild
cognitive
impairment
or
AD
(MCI+/AD),
57
controls.
Together
AD-PRSno
APOE-RS
performed
similarly
to
p-tau181
discriminating
MCI+/AD
from
controls
(area
under
curve
76%
vs.
79%)
LBD
(71%
72%).
In
Aβ
positivity
was
significantly
associated
APOE-RS,
not
APOE,
p-tau181.
Combining
improved
discrimination
of
(81%)
(75%),
detection
(82%).
deposition
while
also
beyond
APOE.
explains
phenotypic
variance
captured
by
investigated
(AD)
polygenic
(PRS),
(p-tau181)
classify
(LBD).
achieved
similar
accuracy
without
contributed
LBD.
Amyloid
AD-PRS,
accuracy.