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Diminished circulating retinol and elevated ?-TOH/retinol ratio predict an increased risk of cognitive decline in aging Chinese adults, especially in subjects with ApoE2 or ApoE4 genotype.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:The current study evaluated the relationship between circulating fat soluble vitamin status and cognition in aging Chinese population. METHODS:A cross-sectional study was carried out in 1754 community residents aged 55-80 years aiming to evaluate the relationship between circulating ?-tocopherol and retinol status and cognition. The effect of ApoE genetic polymorphism on the relationship between vitamins and cognition was also explored. RESULTS:Our results indicated that serum retinol status positively correlated with cognitive performance; while, serum ?-tocopherol (?-TOH)/retinol ratio negatively correlated with cognitive performance. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) subject demonstrated higher serum ?-TOH status (P < 0.05), ?-TOH/retinol ratio (P < 0.01) and lower retinol status (P < 0.01) than normal subjects. Subjects with ApoE4 genotype have lower serum retinol level (P < 0.05) and higher ?-TOH/retinol ratio (P < 0.01) than subjects with ApoE3 genotype. MCI-ApoE4 carriers demonstrated the worst cognitive performance (P < 0.05) and exhibited higher serum TC, ?-TOH and ?-TOH/retinol ratio levels (P < 0.05), and lower LDL-C, retinol and lipid-adjusted retinol status (P < 0.05). MCI-ApoE2 subjects showed higher serum TC, HDL-C content and ?-TOH/retinol ratio (P < 0.05); and lower serum retinol and lipid-adjusted retinol status (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION:Lower circulating retinol and higher ?-TOH/retinol ratio potentially predicts an increased risk for the development of cognitive decline in aging Chinese adults. ApoE2 or E4 carriers with higher circulating ?-TOH/retinol ratio infer poor cognitive performance and an increased risk of developing MCI.

SUBMITTER: Huang X

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6326676 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Diminished circulating retinol and elevated α-TOH/retinol ratio predict an increased risk of cognitive decline in aging Chinese adults, especially in subjects with ApoE2 or ApoE4 genotype.

Huang Xiaochen X Zhang Huiqiang H Zhen Jie J Dong Shengqi S Guo Yujie Y Van Halm-Lutterodt Nicholas N Yuan Linhong L

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<h4>Objective</h4>The current study evaluated the relationship between circulating fat soluble vitamin status and cognition in aging Chinese population.<h4>Methods</h4>A cross-sectional study was carried out in 1754 community residents aged 55-80 years aiming to evaluate the relationship between circulating α-tocopherol and retinol status and cognition. The effect of ApoE genetic polymorphism on the relationship between vitamins and cognition was also explored.<h4>Results</h4>Our results indicat ...[more]

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Diminished circulating retinol and elevated ?-TOH/retinol ratio predict an increased risk of cognitive decline in aging Chinese adults, especially in subjects with ApoE2 or ApoE4 genotype.

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Diminished circulating retinol and elevated α-TOH/retinol ratio predict an increased risk of cognitive decline in aging Chinese adults, especially in subjects with ApoE2 or ApoE4 genotype.

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