Plasma-based brain age as a potential biomarker for cognitive health and risk of brain-related disorders.

Biqi Wang, Huitong Ding, Derek Qi, Mayra S Tisminetzky, Joanne M Murabito, Honghuang Lin

Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.Department of Medicine, University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA. · pubmed

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Abstract

Understanding brain aging is essential for identifying early markers of cognitive decline. This study aimed to develop plasma-based biomarkers of brain aging and examine their associations with cognitive function.

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Research summary

The study proposes that plasma-based biomarkers can indicate brain aging and cognitive health. This research is relevant as it seeks to identify early markers of cognitive decline, which is a critical aspect of understanding and potentially mitigating age-related cognitive disorders.

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