研究人员发现一种血蛋白可以预测痴呆症风险,并有可能及早发现。 Researchers find a blood protein that may predict dementia risk, potentially enabling early detection.

加州大学洛杉矶分校研究人员已确定胎盘生长因子(PlGF),即血蛋白,作为早期发现痴呆症的潜在生物标志。 UCLA researchers have identified placental growth factor (PlGF), a blood protein, as a potential biomarker for early detection of dementia. PlGF水平的提高与大脑的血管渗透性增加有关,从而导致认知下降。 Elevated levels of PlGF are linked to increased vascular permeability in the brain, contributing to cognitive decline. 这一发现可能导致进行简单的血液测试,以便在出现认知症状之前查明有血管脑损伤风险的个人,从而能够及早采取干预措施。 This discovery could lead to a simple blood test to identify individuals at risk for vascular brain injury before cognitive symptoms appear, enabling earlier interventions. 需要进行进一步的研究,以证实这些调查结果。 Further studies are needed to confirm these findings.