Systemic inflammation and cognition in the elderly

Julian Trollor; Emmeline Agars

doi:10.1007/978-4-431-53871-4_13

Systemic inflammation and cognition in the elderly

Julian Trollor^*, Emmeline Agars

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Abstract

A complex inflammatory cascade is an established part of the pathophysiology of Alzheimer's disease (AD), and preliminary studies have suggested a link between systemic inflammation and AD. Recent research has extended this theme by examining the influence of systemic inflammation on cognitive function in community-dwelling elderly. Preliminary findings suggest that elevated levels of some inflammatory markers such as interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) are associated with poorer cognition at cross-sectional assessment. Longitudinal studies suggest an impact of raised IL-6 and CRP, in terms of both cognitive decline and outcome of dementia. Although findings vary considerably between studies, systemic inflammation may have relevance for cognitive function and cognitive decline in late life. Further comprehensive studies are required to further explore the relationship between systemic inflammation and cognition in the elderly.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Neuropsychiatric Disorders
Editors	Koho Miyoshi, Yasushi Morimura, Kyoshi Maeda
Place of Publication	Tokyo
Publisher	Springer, Springer Nature
Pages	177-197
Number of pages	21
ISBN (Electronic)	9784431538714
ISBN (Print)	9784431538707, 4431538704
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-53871-4_13
Publication status	Published - 2010
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Cognition
Cytokines
Dementia
Inflammation
Mild cognitive impairment

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