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ArticleNeurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology2026

Assessment of the relationship between AHR, sdLDL, Klotho biomarkers, and etiologic subtypes in young to middle-aged acute ischemic stroke according to toast classification.

Zimeng Chen, Mengxin Li, Yulei Xia, Shuai Hou, Jian Li, Bin Wang, Yanqiang Wang

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Zimeng Chen *Department of Neurology II, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, No 2428 YuHe Road, Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, China.
Mengxin Li *Department of Neurology II, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, No 2428 YuHe Road, Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, China.
Yulei XiaDepartment of Neurology II, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, No 2428 YuHe Road, Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, China.
Shuai HouEmergency Department, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, Weifang, China.
Jian LiDepartment of Neurology II, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, No 2428 YuHe Road, Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, China.
Bin WangDepartment of Neurology II, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, No 2428 YuHe Road, Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, China.
Yanqiang WangDepartment of Neurology II, Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University, School of Clinical Medicine, Shandong Second Medical University, No 2428 YuHe Road, Kuiwen, Weifang, Shandong, 261041, China. wangyq6@alumni.sysu.edu.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4844-2321

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Shandong Medical and Health Science and Technology Development Plan Project NO.202303071478、NO.202103070910Shandong Second Medical University Affiliated Hospital Horizontal Project, and the Doctoral Research Initiation Fund WYFYKY-HX202307, 202201Shandong Second Medical University Affiliated Hospital Technology Development Project Nos. 2023FYM001 and 2023FYM006Yuan Du Scholars, Health China•BuChang ZhiYuan Public welfare projects for heart and brain health under Grant No.HIGHER2023072
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backgroundThe incidence of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) is increasing among young to middle-aged adults (18-64 years), posing substantial socioeconomic and healthcare challenges. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic and predictive value AHR, Klotho, and sdLDL-C in AIS and across different TOAST etiological subtypes in this age group.

methodsWe retrospectively enrolled young to middle-aged patients with first-ever AIS and age- and sex-matched stroke-free controls. All participants underwent DWI and additional vascular assessments, including MRA, CTA, and/or DSA. Clinical characteristics, imaging findings, and laboratory parameters were statistically analyzed. Patients were classified into TOAST subtypes for etiological analysis.

resultsMultivariate logistic regression identified male sex, DBP, FPG, LDL-C, and DWM as independent risk factors for AIS. The most common TOAST subtype was SAO, followed by SUE and LAA. Compared to controls, AIS patients exhibited significantly higher AHR and sdLDL-C levels and lower Klotho levels (all P < 0.001). ROC analysis demonstrated that the combined use of AHR, Klotho, and sdLDL-C had high diagnostic accuracy for AIS (AUC = 0.971), with the highest predictive value observed for LAA subtype (AUC > 0.9).

conclusionIn young to middle-aged adults, male sex, elevated DBP, FPG, LDL-C, and DWM are independent risk factors for AIS. AHR and sdLDL-C are positively associated with AIS risk, while Klotho is inversely associated. The combined biomarker panel (AHR, Klotho, and sdLDL-C) demonstrates strong diagnostic utility, particularly for identifying the LAA subtype. These findings provide valuable insight into early risk stratification and classification of AIS in younger populations.

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Cholesterol, LDLGlucuronidaseIschemic StrokeReceptors, Aryl HydrocarbonAdolescentAdultBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsBiomarkersFemaleHumansKlotho ProteinsMaleMiddle AgedRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsYoung AdultAHR protein, humanBasic Helix-Loop-Helix ProteinsBiomarkersCholesterol, LDLGlucuronidaseKlotho ProteinsKL protein, humanReceptors, Aryl HydrocarbonAryl hydrocarbon receptorKlothoSmall dense low-density lipoprotein cholesterolTOAST classificationYoung to middle-aged acute ischemic stroke

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