James R. Hall*, Leigh A. Johnson, Melissa Peterson, David Julovich, Tori Como and Sid E. O’Bryant Pages 1214 - 1220 ( 7 )
<P>Introduction: This study characterized the relationship between plasma NfL and cognition in a community-based sample of older Mexican Americans. </P><P> Methods: 544 participants completed a battery of neuropsychological tests and were diagnosed using clinical criteria. NfL was assayed using Simoa. NfL levels across groups and tests were analyzed. </P><P> Results: Difference in NfL was found between normal and impaired groups and was related to global cognition, processing speed, executive functions and a list of learning tasks with a significant negative effect for all diagnostic groups. NfL had a negative impact on processing speed, attention, executive functions and delayed and recognition memory for both normal and MCI groups. </P><P> Conclusion: The research supports plasma NfL as a marker of cognitive impairment related to neurodegenerative processes in Mexican Americans and may be a marker of early changes in cognition in those with normal cognition and at risk for developing MCI.</P>
Neurofilament light, mexican americans, cognition processes, normal cognition, MCI, dementia.
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