Impact of Apolipoprotein E4 on the Locus Coeruleus Functional Connectivity in Preclinical Alzheimer's Disease.
J Alzheimers Dis
; 99(2): 705-714, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Recent interest has surged in the locus coeruleus (LC) for its early involvement in Alzheimer's disease (AD), notably concerning the apolipoprotein É4 allele (APOE4).Objective:
This study aimed to discern LC functional connectivity (FC) variations in preclinical AD subjects, dissecting the roles of APOE4 carrier status and amyloid-ß (Aß) deposition.Methods:
A cohort of 112 cognitively intact individuals, all Aß-positive, split into 70 APOE4 noncarriers and 42 carriers, underwent functional MRI scans, neuropsychological assessments, and APOE genotyping. The research utilized seed to voxel analysis for illustrating LC rsFC discrepancies between APOE4 statuses and employed a general linear model to examine the interactive influence of APOE4 carrier status and Aß deposition on LC FC values.Results:
The investigation revealed no significant differences in sex, age, or SUVR between APOE4 carriers and noncarriers. It found diminished LC FC with the occipital cortex in APOE4 carriers and identified a significant interaction between APOE4 carrier status and temporal lobe SUVR in LC FC with the occipital cortex. This interaction suggested a proportional increase in LC FC for APOE4 carriers. Additional notable interactions were observed affecting LC FC with various brain regions, indicating a proportional decrease in LC FC for APOE4 carriers.Conclusions:
These findings confirm that APOE4 carrier status significantly influences LC FC in preclinical AD, showcasing an intricate relationship with regional Aß deposition. This underscores the critical role of genetic and pathological factors in early AD pathophysiology, offering insights into potential biomarkers for early detection and intervention strategies.Palavras-chave
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Locus Cerúleo
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Apolipoproteína E4
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Doença de Alzheimer
Limite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Alzheimers Dis
Assunto da revista:
GERIATRIA
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NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de publicação:
Holanda