Lack of association between cortical amyloid deposition and glucose metabolism in early stage Alzheimer´s disease patients

Autor: Ehrlich Daniela, Dunzinger Andreas, Malsiner-Walli Gertraud, Grün Bettina, Topakian Raffi, Hodolic Marina, Kainz Elmar, Pichler Robert
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Radiology and Oncology, Vol 56, Iss 1, Pp 23-31 (2021)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1581-3207
2021-0051
DOI: 10.2478/raon-2021-0051
Popis: Beta amyloid (Aβ) causes synaptic dysfunction leading to neuronal death. It is still controversial if the magnitude of Aβ deposition correlates with the degree of cognitive impairment. Diagnostic imaging may lead to a better understanding the role of Aβ in development of cognitive deficits. The aim of the present study was to investigate if Aβ deposition in the corresponding brain region of early stage Alzheimer´s disease (AD) patients, directly correlates to neuronal dysfunction and cognitive impairment indicated by reduced glucose metabolism.
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