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  • Janelidze, Shorena  (6)
  • Pichet Binette, Alexa  (6)
  • 1
    In: Nature Medicine, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 29, No. 8 ( 2023-08), p. 1954-1963
    Abstract: Aggregated insoluble tau is one of two defining features of Alzheimer’s disease. Because clinical symptoms are strongly correlated with tau aggregates, drug development and clinical diagnosis need cost-effective and accessible specific fluid biomarkers of tau aggregates; however, recent studies suggest that the fluid biomarkers currently available cannot specifically track tau aggregates. We show that the microtubule-binding region (MTBR) of tau containing the residue 243 (MTBR-tau243) is a new cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker specific for insoluble tau aggregates and compared it to multiple other phosphorylated tau measures (p-tau181, p-tau205, p-tau217 and p-tau231) in two independent cohorts (BioFINDER-2, n  = 448; and Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center, n  = 219). MTBR-tau243 was most strongly associated with tau-positron emission tomography (PET) and cognition, whereas showing the lowest association with amyloid-PET. In combination with p-tau205, MTBR-tau243 explained most of the total variance in tau-PET burden (0.58 ≤  R 2  ≤ 0.75) and the performance in predicting cognitive measures (0.34 ≤  R 2  ≤ 0.48) approached that of tau-PET (0.44 ≤  R 2  ≤ 0.52). MTBR-tau243 levels longitudinally increased with insoluble tau aggregates, unlike CSF p-tau species. CSF MTBR-tau243 is a specific biomarker of tau aggregate pathology, which may be utilized in interventional trials and in the diagnosis of patients. Based on these findings, we propose to revise the A/T/(N) criteria to include MTBR-tau243 as representing insoluble tau aggregates (‘T’).
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1078-8956 , 1546-170X
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Alzheimer's Research & Therapy, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 14, No. 1 ( 2022-12)
    Abstract: Up to now, there are no clinically available minimally invasive biomarkers to accurately identify mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients who are at greater risk to progress to Alzheimer’s disease (AD) dementia. The recent advent of blood-based markers opens the door for more accessible biomarkers. We aimed to identify which combinations of AD related plasma biomarkers and other easily accessible assessments best predict progression to AD dementia in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Methods We included patients with amnestic MCI ( n  = 110) followed prospectively over 3 years to assess clinical status. Baseline plasma biomarkers (amyloid-β 42/40, phosphorylated tau217 [p-tau217], neurofilament light and glial fibrillary acidic protein), hippocampal volume, APOE genotype, and cognitive tests were available. Logistic regressions with conversion to amyloid-positive AD dementia within 3 years as outcome was used to evaluate the performance of different biomarkers measured at baseline, used alone or in combination. The first analyses included only the plasma biomarkers to determine the ones most related to AD dementia conversion. Second, hippocampal volume, APOE genotype and a brief cognitive composite score (mPACC) were combined with the best plasma biomarker. Results Of all plasma biomarker combinations, p-tau217 alone had the best performance for discriminating progression to AD dementia vs all other combinations (AUC 0.84, 95% CI 0.75–0.93). Next, combining p-tau217 with hippocampal volume, cognition, and APOE genotype provided the best discrimination between MCI progressors vs. non-progressors (AUC 0.89, 0.82–0.95). Across the few best models combining different markers, p-tau217 and cognition were consistently the main contributors. The most parsimonious model including p-tau217 and cognition had a similar model fit, but a slightly lower AUC (0.87, 0.79–0.95, p  = 0.07). Conclusion We identified that combining plasma p-tau217 and a brief cognitive composite score was strongly related to greater risk of progression to AD dementia in MCI patients, suggesting that these measures could be key components of future prognostic algorithms for early AD. Trial registration NCT01028053 , registered December 9, 2009.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1758-9193
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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    In: Brain, Oxford University Press (OUP), ( 2024-02-07)
    Abstract: Synaptic dysfunction and degeneration is likely the key pathophysiology for the progression of cognitive decline in various dementia disorders. Synaptic status can be monitored by measurement of synaptic proteins in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). In the current study, the aim was to investigate and compare both known and new synaptic proteins as potential biomarkers of synaptic dysfunction, especially in the context of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Seventeen synaptic proteins were quantified in CSF using two different targeted mass spectrometry assays in the prospective Swedish BioFINDER-2 study. The study included 958 individuals, characterized as having mild cognitive impairment (MCI, n = 205), AD dementia (n = 149), and a spectrum of other neurodegenerative diseases (n = 171), as well as cognitively unimpaired (CU, n = 443). Synaptic protein levels were compared between diagnostic groups and their associations with cognitive decline and key neuroimaging measures (Aβ-PET, tau-PET, and cortical thickness) were assessed. Among the 17 synaptic proteins examined, 14 were specifically elevated in the AD continuum. SNAP-25, 14-3-3 zeta/delta, beta-synuclein, and neurogranin exhibited the highest discriminatory accuracy to differentiate AD dementia from controls (AUCs = 0.81-0.93). SNAP-25 and 14-3-3 zeta/delta also had the strongest associations with tau-PET, Aβ-PET, and cortical thickness at baseline, and were associated with longitudinal changes in these imaging biomarkers (β(SE)=-0.056(0.0006) to 0.058(0.005), p & lt; 0.0001). SNAP-25 was the strongest predictor of progression to AD dementia in non-demented individuals (Hazard ratio = 2.11). In contrast, neuronal pentraxins were decreased in all neurodegenerative diseases (except for Parkinson’s disease), and NPTX2 showed the strongest associations with subsequent cognitive decline (longitudinal MMSE; β(SE) = 0.57(0.1), p ≤ 0.0001 and mPACC; β(SE) = 0.095(0.024), p ≤ 0.001) across the AD continuum. Interestingly, utilizing a ratio of the proteins that displayed higher levels in AD, such as SNAP-25 or 14-3-3 zeta/delta, over NPTX2 improved the biomarkers’ association with cognitive decline and brain atrophy. We found that especially 14-3-3 zeta/delta and SNAP-25 are promising synaptic biomarkers of pathophysiological changes in AD. Neuronal pentraxins were identified as general indicators of neurodegeneration and associated with cognitive decline across various neurodegenerative dementias. The ratios of SNAP-25/NPTX2 and 14-3-3 zeta/delta/NPTX2 were found to best predict cognitive decline and brain atrophy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 0006-8950 , 1460-2156
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    Publisher: Oxford University Press (OUP)
    Publication Date: 2024
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    In: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Wiley, Vol. 19, No. 6 ( 2023-06), p. 2497-2507
    Abstract: Biomarkers for the prediction of cognitive decline in patients with amnestic mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and amnestic mild dementia are needed for both clinical practice and clinical trials. Methods We evaluated the ability of tau‐PET (positron emission tomography), cortical atrophy on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), baseline cognition, apolipoprotein E gene ( APOE ) status, plasma and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) levels of phosphorylated tau‐217, neurofilament light (NfL), and amyloid beta (Aβ) 42/40 ratio (individually and in combination) to predict cognitive decline over 2 years in BioFINDER‐2 and Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative (ADNI). Results Baseline tau‐PET and a composite baseline cognitive score were the strongest independent predictors of cognitive decline. Cortical thickness and NfL provided some additional information. Using a predictive algorithm to enrich patient selection in a theoretical clinical trial led to a significantly lower required sample size. Discussion Models including baseline tau‐PET and cognition consistently provided the best prediction of change in cognitive function over 2 years in patients with amnestic MCI or mild dementia.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1552-5260 , 1552-5279
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Wiley, Vol. 19, No. 4 ( 2023-04), p. 1403-1414
    Abstract: Plasma biomarkers will likely revolutionize the diagnostic work‐up of Alzheimer's disease (AD) globally. Before widespread use, we need to determine if confounding factors affect the levels of these biomarkers, and their clinical utility. Methods Participants with plasma and CSF biomarkers, creatinine, body mass index (BMI), and medical history data were included (BioFINDER‐1: n  = 748, BioFINDER‐2: n  = 421). We measured beta‐amyloid (Aβ42, Aβ40), phosphorylated tau (p‐tau217, p‐tau181), neurofilament light (NfL), and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP). Results In both cohorts, creatinine and BMI were the main factors associated with NfL, GFAP, and to a lesser extent with p‐tau. However, adjustment for BMI and creatinine had only minor effects in models predicting either the corresponding levels in CSF or subsequent development of dementia. Discussion Creatinine and BMI are related to certain plasma biomarkers levels, but they do not have clinically relevant confounding effects for the vast majority of individuals. Highlights Creatinine and body mass index (BMI) are related to certain plasma biomarker levels. Adjusting for creatinine and BMI has minor influence on plasma‐cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) associations. Adjusting for creatinine and BMI has minor influence on prediction of dementia using plasma biomarkers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1552-5260 , 1552-5279
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    Language: English
    Publisher: Wiley
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Nature Communications, Springer Science and Business Media LLC, Vol. 13, No. 1 ( 2022-11-04)
    Abstract: For optimal design of anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) and anti-tau clinical trials, we need to better understand the pathophysiological cascade of Aβ- and tau-related processes. Therefore, we set out to investigate how Aβ and soluble phosphorylated tau (p-tau) relate to the accumulation of tau aggregates assessed with PET and subsequent cognitive decline across the Alzheimer’s disease (AD) continuum. Using human cross-sectional and longitudinal neuroimaging and cognitive assessment data, we show that in early stages of AD, increased concentration of soluble CSF p-tau is strongly associated with accumulation of insoluble tau aggregates across the brain, and CSF p-tau levels mediate the effect of Aβ on tau aggregation. Further, higher soluble p-tau concentrations are mainly related to faster accumulation of tau aggregates in the regions with strong functional connectivity to individual tau epicenters. In this early stage, higher soluble p-tau concentrations is associated with cognitive decline, which is mediated by faster increase of tau aggregates. In contrast, in AD dementia, when Aβ fibrils and soluble p-tau levels have plateaued, cognitive decline is related to the accumulation rate of insoluble tau aggregates. Our data suggest that therapeutic approaches reducing soluble p-tau levels might be most favorable in early AD, before widespread insoluble tau aggregates.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 2041-1723
    Language: English
    Publisher: Springer Science and Business Media LLC
    Publication Date: 2022
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