Topic: apoE3

Numerous studies have shown the involvement of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in increasing the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) with age, yet the intricate details of how TBI could increase the risk of such afflictions remain obscure. The scarcity of research in this area can be attributed partially to the lack of suitable animal models that can carry humanized versions of the genes known to pose a risk for developing AD. We used two cohorts of 6 months old mice, each consisting of 10 animals (5 males), carrying humanized versions of Amyloid Precursor Protein (APP), Tau

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a prevalent form of dementia, primarily affecting those aged 65 and older, known as late-onset or sporadic AD (sAD). It is characterized by the accumulation of βeta-amyloid protein aggregates and tau protein neurofibrillary tangles. Recent research highlights the crucial link between AD and dysfunction in the blood-brain barrier (BBB), primarily composed of brain endothelial cells (BECs), pericytes, and astrocytes, which regulate homeostasis in the brain. Transporter-mediated regulation at the BBB is pivotal, with dysregulation implicated in AD pathology. Non-invasi

Multiple studies have claimed that microglia and oligodendrocytes play an important role in the development of Alzheimer's disease (AD), but using genetic techniques such as gene editing these two types of cells in vivo is challenging as there are no efficient and specific vector tools to deliver genes to these cells. So we proposed some methods to achieve this goal. By combining viral libraries with evolutionary screening, we will screen vector tools that can specifically and efficiently infect this type of cells. First, these tools will make it easier for scientists to precisely manipulate c

Evidences linking air pollution and neurodevelopmental disorders are gaining a great support on the last years. Specifically, traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) has proven to negatively affect cognitive and behavioral development in children. Among different types of air pollutants, particulate matter (PM) is the one most linked with these adverse consequences. On the other hand, APOE is a polymorphic human gene that has three different alleles (e2, e3, e4), being the e3 the most prevalent allele in general population. Moreover, the e4 allele has been associated with increased risk of Alzhei