Association between choroid plexus volume and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults without dementia: a population-based cross-sectional analysis.
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Abstract
Background: An increase in choroid plexus (CP) volume may be associated with cognitive decline in older individuals without dementia. In this study, we aimed to clarify whether CP volume can serve as an imaging marker of cognitive decline, determine how strongly CP volume is associated with cognitive decline, and explore factors associated with CP volume in older adults.
Methods: We measured CP volume, brain parenchyma, and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) spaces associated with disproportionately enlarged subarachnoid space hydrocephalus (DESH), an imaging feature of normal-pressure hydrocephalus, in community-dwelling older adults aged ≥ 65 years without dementia.
Results: In 1,370 participants, lower Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) scores were significantly associated with higher CP volume, even after adjusting for DESH-related CSF space and brain parenchymal volume. CP volume was more strongly associated with MMSE scores than DESH-related CSF space and brain parenchymal volume. History of smoking, white matter hyperintensity, enlarged perivascular spaces, age, body mass index, and diabetes mellitus were also associated with increased CP volume.
Conclusions: CP volume may be a highly sensitive imaging marker of cognitive decline in community-dwelling older adults without dementia, as it is linked to cognitive decline independently of brain parenchyma and CSF volumes. Our findings emphasize the importance of investigating CP volume increase to maintain cognitive function in older individuals. Accordingly, further longitudinal studies are required.
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"Fluids and Barriers of the CNS" is a scholarly open access journal that specializes in the intricate world of the central nervous system's fluids and barriers, which are pivotal for the health and well-being of the human body. This journal is a peer-reviewed platform that welcomes research manuscripts exploring the full spectrum of CNS fluids and barriers, with a particular focus on their roles in both health and disease.
At the heart of this journal's interest is the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), a vital fluid that circulates within the brain and spinal cord, playing a multifaceted role in the normal functioning of the brain and in various neurological conditions. The journal delves into the composition, circulation, and absorption of CSF, as well as its relationship with the parenchymal interstitial fluid and the neurovascular unit at the blood-brain barrier (BBB).