The gut-brain axis : Correlation of choroid plexus volume and permeability with inflammatory biomarkers in Crohn's disease

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BACKGROUND: The dysregulation of the gut-brain axis in chronic inflammatory bowel diseases can cause neuro-psychological disturbances, but the underlying mechanisms are still not fully understood. The choroid plexus (CP) maintains brain homeostasis and nourishment through the secretion and clearance of cerebrospinal fluid. Recent research has demonstrated the existence of a CP vascular barrier in mice which is modulated during intestinal inflammation. This study investigates possible correlations between CP modifications and inflammatory activity in patients with Crohn's disease (CD).

METHODS: In this prospective study, 17 patients with CD underwent concomitant abdominal and brain 3 T MRI. The volume and permeability of CP were compared with levels of C-reactive protein (CRP), fecal calprotectin (FC), sMARIA and SES-CD scores.

RESULTS: The CP volume was negatively correlated with CRP levels (R = -0.643, p-value = 0.024) and FC (R = -0.571, p-value = 0.050). DCE metrics normalized by CP volume were positively correlated with CRP (K-trans: R = 0.587, p-value = 0.045; Vp: R = 0.706, p-value = 0.010; T1: R = 0.699, p-value = 0.011), and FC (Vp: R = 0.606, p-value = 0.037).

CONCLUSIONS: Inflammatory activity in patients with CD is associated with changes in CP volume and permeability, thus supporting the hypothesis that intestinal inflammation could affect the brain through the modulation of CP vascular barrier also in humans.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:192

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Neurobiology of disease - 192(2024) vom: 01. März, Seite 106416

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Bonifacio, Cristiana [VerfasserIn]
Savini, Giovanni [VerfasserIn]
Reca, Christian [VerfasserIn]
Garoli, Federico [VerfasserIn]
Levi, Riccardo [VerfasserIn]
Vatteroni, Giulia [VerfasserIn]
Balzarini, Luca [VerfasserIn]
Allocca, Mariangela [VerfasserIn]
Furfaro, Federica [VerfasserIn]
Dal Buono, Arianna [VerfasserIn]
Armuzzi, Alessandro [VerfasserIn]
Danese, Silvio [VerfasserIn]
Matteoli, Michela [VerfasserIn]
Rescigno, Maria [VerfasserIn]
Fiorino, Gionata [VerfasserIn]
Politi, Letterio S [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

9007-41-4
Biomarkers
C-Reactive Protein
Choroid plexus
Crohn's disease
DCE MRI
Gut-brain axis
Inflammation
Journal Article
Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex
Magnetic resonance imaging
Permeability
Plexus vascular barrier

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Date Completed 01.03.2024

Date Revised 01.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.nbd.2024.106416

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NLM367625520