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ArticleJournal of neurology2025

Role of 2-[

Sara Cabras, Umberto Manera, Francesca Di Pede, Grazia Zocco, Rosario Vasta, Andrea Novara, Emilio Minerva, Enrico Matteoni, Filippo De Mattei, Giorgio Pellegrino and 16 more

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Article in Journal of neurology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

26 authors.

Sara CabrasALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy. sara.cabras@unito.it.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4988-2855
Umberto ManeraALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Francesca Di PedeALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Grazia ZoccoALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Rosario VastaALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Andrea NovaraALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Emilio MinervaALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Enrico MatteoniALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Filippo De MatteiALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Giorgio PellegrinoALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Maurizio GrassanoALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Barbara IazzolinoALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Francesca PalumboALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Stefano CallegaroALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Giulia PolverariPositron Emission Tomography Centre AFFIDEA-IRMET S.P.A, Turin, Italy.
Silvia Daniela MorbelliDepartment of Medical Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
Matteo PardiniDepartment of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health (DINOGMI), University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy.
Agostino ChiaravallotiDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy.
Orazio SchillaciDepartment of Biomedicine and Prevention, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata', Rome, Italy.
Klaus Leonard LeendersDepartment of Neurology, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Rosalie Vered KoganDepartment of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, University of Groningen, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
Cristina MogliaALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Andrea CalvoALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Adriano ChiòALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.
Marco PaganiInstitute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies, C.N.R., Rome, Italy.
Antonio CanosaALS Centre, 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Department of Neuroscience, University of Turin, Via Cherasco 15, 10126, Turin, Italy.

Funding

Fondation Thierry Latran INSPIREDHorizon 2020 101017598Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca 20228N7573Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca ALS-CareMinistero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca Brain-Mend)Ministero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca Department of Excellence grantMinistero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca JPND (StrengthMinistero dell'Istruzione, dell'Università e della Ricerca PRIN 2017SNW5MBSeventh Framework Programme 259867
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionAmyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) affects upper (UMN) and lower (LMN) motor neurons. ALS diagnosis is challenging, especially in predominant LMN phenotypes. Electromyography can disclose LMN damage, while UMN involvement is detectable by clinical examination, with possible support of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Our aim was to investigate the role of 2-[

methodsIn our cross-sectional study, we created an UMN burden score. Performing a multiple regression analysis in SPM12, we evaluated the relationship between UMNBS and brain metabolism. We split ALS cohort based on the UMN burden score median value (group A-under median, group B-above median). We ran a full factorial analysis including group A and B and healthy controls, followed by group comparisons.

resultsWe included 118 ALS patients (group A and B, N = 59), with a median UMN burden score of 9.50 and a left lateralization of UMN signs. We found a negative correlation between motor cortex metabolism and UMN burden score. Comparing each ALS group with healthy controls, we found relative hypometabolism in the left frontal lobe and relative bilateral, right-prevalent hypermetabolism of cerebellum and corticospinal tracts. The relative hypermetabolism in corticospinal tracts was more evident in the group with low UMN signs.

conclusionsMotor cortex metabolism reflects UMN burden. Corticospinal tracts' metabolic changes could provide information about UMN involvement even in patients with predominant LMN phenotype, suggesting a possible role of brain 2-[

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Amyotrophic Lateral SclerosisFluorodeoxyglucose F18Motor CortexMotor NeuronsPositron-Emission TomographyAdultAgedBiomarkersCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRadiopharmaceuticalsBiomarkersFluorodeoxyglucose F18Radiopharmaceuticals2-[18F]FDG-PETAmyotrophic lateral sclerosisMotor neuron diseaseUpper motor neuron

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PMID41249720
PMCPMC12628406

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