Subsequent correlated changes in complement component 3 and amyloid beta oligomers in the blood of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Alzheimers Dement
; 20(4): 2731-2741, 2024 04.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Alzheimer's disease (AD) involves the complement cascade, with complement component 3 (C3) playing a key role. However, the relationship between C3 and amyloid beta (Aß) in blood is limited.METHODS:
Plasma C3 and Aß oligomerization tendency (AßOt) were measured in 35 AD patients and 62 healthy controls. Correlations with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers, cognitive impairment, and amyloid positron emission tomography (PET) were analyzed. Differences between biomarkers were compared in groups classified by concordances of biomarkers.RESULTS:
Plasma C3 and AßOt were elevated in AD patients and in CSF or amyloid PET-positive groups. Weak positive correlation was found between C3 and AßOt, while both had strong negative correlations with CSF Aß42 and cognitive performance. Abnormalities were observed for AßOt and CSF Aß42 followed by C3 changes.DISCUSSION:
Increased plasma C3 in AD are associated with amyloid pathology, possibly reflecting a defense response for Aß clearance. Further studies on Aß-binding proteins will enhance understanding of Aß mechanisms in blood.Palavras-chave
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Doença de Alzheimer
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Humans
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2024
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