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ReviewDegenerative neurological and neuromuscular disease2024

A Comprehensive Review and Androgen Deprivation Therapy and Its Impact on Alzheimer's Disease Risk in Older Men with Prostate Cancer.

Manisha Singh, Vinayak Agarwal, Pranav Pancham, Divya Jindal, Shriya Agarwal, Sachchida Nand Rai, Santosh Kumar Singh, Vivek Gupta

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Review in Degenerative neurological and neuromuscular disease, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 40 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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8 authors.

Manisha Singh *Faculty of Health, Graduate School of Health, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, Australia.ORCID 0000-0002-0466-8986
Vinayak Agarwal *Department of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0001-6239-5077
Pranav PanchamDepartment of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Divya JindalDepartment of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Shriya AgarwalDepartment of Biotechnology, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology (JIIT) Noida, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.ORCID 0000-0002-2740-1715
Sachchida Nand RaiCentre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery (CEMS), Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.ORCID 0000-0001-8418-9549
Santosh Kumar SinghCentre of Experimental Medicine and Surgery (CEMS), Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India.
Vivek GuptaMacquarie Medical School, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Prostate cancer (PCa) is one of the most prevalent malignancies affecting males worldwide. Despite reductions in mortality rates due to advances in early identification and treatment methods, PCa remains a major health concern. Recent research has shed light on a possible link between PCa and Alzheimer's disease (AD), which is a significant neurological ailment that affects older males all over the world. Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a cornerstone therapeutic method used in conjunction with radiation and palliative care in advanced metastatic PCa cases, is critical for disease management. Evidence reveals a relationship between ADT and cognitive impairment. Hormonal manipulation may cause long-term cognitive problems through processes such as amyloid beta (Aβ) aggregation and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). Fluctuations in basal androgen levels can upset the delicate balance of genes that are sensitive to androgen levels, contributing to cognitive impairment. This detailed review dives into the various aspects of PCa aetiology and its relationship with cognitive decline. It investigates the discovery of particular biomarkers, as well as microRNAs (miRNAs), which play important roles in pathogenic progression. The review attempts to identify potential biomarkers associated with ADT-induced cerebral changes, including Aβ oligomer buildup, NFT formation, and tauopathy, which can contribute to early-onset dementia and cognitive impairment. Besides it further aims to provide insights into innovative diagnostic and therapeutic avenues for alleviating PCa and ADT-related cognitive sequelae by unravelling these complicated pathways and molecular mechanisms.

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androgencognitive defectsdementiametastatic cancertestosterone

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