2017 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
The association between several biomarkers and cognitive function in a community-dwelling populations aged 80 years and over.
Project/Area Number |
26461313
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Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
Section | 一般 |
Research Field |
Neurology
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Research Institution | University of the Ryukyus |
Principal Investigator |
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Project Period (FY) |
2014-04-01 – 2018-03-31
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Keywords | 地域在住高齢者 / 認知機能 / 血管内皮前駆細胞 / ω-3脂肪酸 / 脳萎縮 |
Outline of Final Research Achievements |
The aims of this study are to evaluate the correlation between the count of vascular endothelial precursor cells, the amount of ω-3 fatty acids, the feature of brain image and cognitive function in a community-dwelling population aged 80 years and over. We carried out physical measurement (including 3m Up and Go test, ABI and PWV), blood test, survey of actual life situation, cognitive function test and brain magnetic resonance imaging for 161 Okinawan elderly participants. In blood test, we counted vascular endothelial precursor cells by using flow cytometry. In addition, we measured vascular function by various devices.
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Free Research Field |
医歯薬学
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