Risk of cognitive decline progression is associated to increased blood-brain-barrier permeability: A longitudinal study in a memory unit clinical cohort
Risk of cognitive decline progression is associated to increased blood-brain-barrier permeability: A longitudinal study in a memory unit clinical cohort
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- Puig-Pijoan A, Jimenez-Balado J, Fernández-Lebrero A, García-Escobar G, Navalpotro-Gómez I, Contador J, et al. Risk of cognitive decline progression is associated to increased blood-brain-barrier permeability: A longitudinal study in a memory unit clinical cohort. Alzheimers Dement. 2024 Jan;20(1):538-48. DOI: 10.1002/alz.13433
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Introduction: This study examined the relationship between blood-brain-barrier permeability (BBBp), measured by cerebrospinal fluid/serum albumin ratio (QAlb), and cognitive decline progression in a clinical cohort. Methods: This prospective observational study included 334 participants from the BIODEGMAR cohort. Cognitive decline progression was defined as an increase in Global Deterioration Scale and/or Clinical Dementia Rating scores. Associations between BBBp, demographics, and clinical factors were explored. Results: Male sex, diabetes mellitus, and cerebrovascular burden were associated with increased log-QAlb. Vascular cognitive impairment patients had the highest log-QAlb levels. Among the 273 participants with valid follow-up data, 154 (56.4%) showed cognitive decline progression. An 8% increase in the hazard of clinical worsening was observed for each 10% increase in log-QAlb. Discussion: These results suggest that increased BBBp in individuals with cognitive decline may contribute to clinical worsening, pointing to potential targeted therapies. QAlb could be a useful biomarker for identifying patients with a worse prognosis.