Current Alzheimer ResearchCurrent Alzheimer ResearchCurrent Alzheimer Research1567-20501875-582864373310.2174/0115672050313419240520051751MedicineResearch ArticlePlasma Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Dementias: Unrevealing the Potential of Serum Oxytocin, BDNF, NPTX1, TREM2, TNF-alpha, IL-1 and ProlactinOlğunYeşiminfo@benthamscience.netAksoy PoyrazCanainfo@benthamscience.netBozluolçayMeldainfo@benthamscience.netKonukoğluDildarinfo@benthamscience.netPoyrazBurçinfo@benthamscience.netDepartment of Psychiatry, Istanbul University-CerrahpaşaDepartment of Neurology, Istanbul University-CerrahpaşaDepartment of Medical Biochemistry, Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa0102202421210911907012025Copyright ©; 2024, Bentham Science Publishers2024Bentham Science Publishershttps://journals.eco-vector.com/1567-2050/article/view/643733

Background:Dementia encompasses a range of neurodegenerative disorders characterized by cognitive decline and functional impairment. The identification of reliable biomarkers is essential for accurate diagnosis and gaining insights into the mechanisms underlying diseases.

Objective:This study aimed to investigate the plasma biomarker profiles associated with Brain- Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), Oxytocin, Neuronal Pentraxin-1 (NPTX1), Triggering Receptor Expressed on Myeloid Cells 2 (TREM2), Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), Interleukin- 1 (IL-1) and Prolactin in Alzheimer's disease (AD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), frontotemporal dementias (FTD) and healthy controls.

Methods:Serum levels of the aforementioned biomarkers were analyzed in 23 AD, 28 DLB, 15 FTD patients recruited from outpatient units and 22 healthy controls. Diagnostic evaluations followed established criteria and standardized clinical tests were conducted. Blood samples were collected and analyzed using ELISA and electrochemiluminescence immunoassay methods.

Results:Serum BDNF and oxytocin levels did not significantly differ across groups. NPTX1, TREM2, TNF-alpha and IL-1 levels also did not show significant differences among dementia groups. However, prolactin levels exhibited distinct patterns, with lower levels in male DLB patients and higher levels in female AD patients compared to controls.

Conclusion:The study findings suggest potential shared mechanisms in dementia pathophysiology and highlight the importance of exploring neuroendocrine responses, particularly in AD and DLB. However, further research is warranted to elucidate the role of these biomarkers in dementia diagnosis and disease progression.

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