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Association of APOE genotype with blood-brain barrier permeability in neurodegenerative disorders

Neurobiology of Aging, ISSN: 0197-4580, Vol: 140, Page: 33-40
2024
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Association of APOE genotype with blood-brain barrier permeability in neurodegenerative disorders.

Neurobiol Aging. 2024 Apr 10;140:33-40. Authors: Libri I, Silvestri C, Caratozzolo S, Alberici A, Pilotto A, Archetti S, Trainini L, Borroni B, Padovani A, Benussi A PubMed: 38718740 Submit Comment

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Apolipoprotein E (APOE) is recognized for its role in modulating blood-brain barrier (BBB) permeability in vitro, which may have significant implications for the pathogenesis and progression of neurodegenerative disorders. However, evidence in vivo is contrasting. This study explores the impact of APOE genotypes on BBB integrity among 230 participants experiencing cognitive impairment, encompassing cases of Alzheimer's disease (AD) as well as various non-AD neurodegenerative conditions. To assess BBB integrity, we utilized cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)/serum albumin ratios and CSF/serum kappa and lambda free light chains (FLCs) as indirect markers. Our findings show a dose-dependent increase in BBB permeability in individuals carrying the APOE ε4 allele, marked by elevated CSF/serum albumin and FLCs ratios, with this trend being especially pronounced in AD patients. These results highlight the association of APOE ε4 with BBB permeability, providing valuable insights into the pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases.

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Libri, Ilenia; Silvestri, Chiara; Caratozzolo, Salvatore; Alberici, Antonella; Pilotto, Andrea; Archetti, Silvana; Trainini, Laura; Borroni, Barbara; Padovani, Alessandro; Benussi, Alberto

Elsevier BV

Neuroscience; Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology; Medicine

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