Bachelorarbeit, 2019
31 Seiten
This study investigates the correlation between the APOE4 genotype, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers indicative of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology, and cognitive decline in non-demented elderly individuals. The study aims to determine if these factors can be used to predict future cognitive decline.
Alzheimer's disease, APOE4, cerebrospinal fluid, cognitive decline, mnemonic discrimination, Aβ, tau, biomarkers, early detection, prevention.
Subjects carrying the APOE4 gene are known to have up to a 12-times increased risk for developing Alzheimer's disease. It is associated with higher levels of amyloid-beta plaques in the brain.
The primary markers measured in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are amyloid-beta (Aβ) and tau proteins. Changes in these markers can be detected up to two decades before memory decline symptoms appear.
This study investigates whether combining APOE4 genotype data with CSF biomarker levels can predict mnemonic discrimination performance, helping to identify individuals at high risk before dementia sets in.
MCI describes a stage of cognitive decline that is more severe than normal aging but not yet severe enough to be classified as dementia. About 24-32% of individuals with MCI progress to dementia.
Factors include genetics (like the ABCA7 gene), but also socioeconomic characteristics like education level and the prevalence of related conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, which are higher in some minority groups.
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