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Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Alzheimer’S Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Publisher Pubmed



Mohammadi A1 ; Mohammadi M1 ; Almasidooghaee M2, 3 ; Mirmosayyeb O4, 5
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  1. 1. School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. Neurology Department, Firoozgar Hospital, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  3. 3. Firoozgar Clinical Research Development Center (FCRDC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  4. 4. Isfahan Neurosciences Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  5. 5. Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran

Source: PLoS ONE Published:2024


Abstract

Background The Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) is a clinical indicator of peripheral inflammation that is easily accessible. It is worth noting that the formation of amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles has been linked to inflammation and immune dysregulation. The main objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to comprehensively evaluate the existing body of research concerning the NLR in the context of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Method We conducted a comprehensive online search and included studies that evaluated the NLR in 1) patients with AD or MCI and 2) healthy control (HC) participants. We also pooled mean and standard deviation (SD) data for each group. Results Ultimately, 12 studies encompassed 1,309 individuals diagnosed with AD with mean NLR levels of 2.68, 1,929 individuals with MCI with mean NLR levels of 2.42, and 2,064 HC with mean NLR levels of 2.06 were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis. The mean NLR was 0.59 higher in AD patients compared to HC participants (mean difference (MD) = 0.59 [0.38; 0.80]). Similarly, the mean NLR was higher in AD than MCI patients (MD = 0.23 [0.13; 0.33]). Additionally, the mean NLR was higher in individuals with MCI compared to HC participants (MD = 0.37 [0.22; 0.52]). In the subgroup meta-analysis based on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), AD patients with lower MMSE scores (using a cut-off of 20) exhibited significantly higher mean NLR (3.10 vs. 2.70, with a p-value for subgroup differences < 0.01). Conclusion The NLR, which serves as a marker of peripheral inflammation, shows increased levels in individuals with AD and MCI compared to HC participants. Furthermore, our study indicates that NLR levels are significantly higher in AD than MCI. Additionally, our novel finding suggests significantly higher NLR levels among AD patients with more severe cognitive decline compared to AD patients with less severe cognitive decline. So, it can be concluded that the higher cognitive decline in humans is accompanied by higher NLR levels. Further longitudinal researches are needed to explore more details about the relationship between inflammation and dementia. © 2024 Mohammadi et al.
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