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Effects of early tooth loss on chronic stress and progression of neuropathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease in adult Alzheimer’s model AppNL-G-F mice

IntroductionAlzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative disease, is characterized by accumulated amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques, aggregated phosphorylated tau protein, gliosis-associated neuroinflammation, synaptic dysfunction, and cognitive impairment. Many cohort studies indicate that tooth loss is a risk factor for AD. The detailed mechanisms underlying the association between AD and tooth loss, however, are not yet fully […]

Published on February 26, 2024

Comparative analysis of multimodal biomarkers for amyloid-beta positivity detection in Alzheimer’s disease cohorts

IntroductionEfforts to develop cost-effective approaches for detecting amyloid pathology in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have gained significant momentum with a focus on biomarker classification. Recent research has explored non-invasive and readily accessible biomarkers, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) biomarkers and some AD risk factors.MethodsIn this comprehensive study, we leveraged a diverse dataset, encompassing participants with varying […]

Published on February 26, 2024

Cognitive performance in aged rats is associated with differences in distinctive neuronal populations in the ventral tegmental area and altered synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus

IntroductionDeterioration of cognitive functions is commonly associated with aging, although there is wide variation in the onset and manifestation. Albeit heterogeneity in age-related cognitive decline has been studied at the cellular and molecular level, there is poor evidence for electrophysiological correlates. The aim of the current study was to address the electrophysiological basis of heterogeneity […]

Published on February 26, 2024