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ArticleBMC geriatrics2026

Does resolvin D2 reflect cognitive impairment in older adults? A clinical and biomarker analysis.

Serap Boz, Arzu Nevin Dagdemir, Hande Selvi Oztorun, Zeliha Kocaismail, Rana Tuna Dogrul, Esra Fırat Oguz, Kubra Erdogan, Busragul Yılmaz, Fatma Kaplan Efe, Rıdvan Erten and 3 more

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Serap BozRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye. serapsen85@hotmail.com.
Arzu Nevin DagdemirRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Hande Selvi OztorunRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Zeliha KocaismailRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Türkiye.
Rana Tuna DogrulRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Esra Fırat OguzRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Biochemistry, Ankara, Türkiye.
Kubra ErdoganRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Busragul YılmazRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Fatma Kaplan EfeRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Rıdvan ErtenRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Ertugrul DemirelRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Gunes EkenRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.
Kamile SilayRepublic of Türkiye Ministry of Health, Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Geriatrics, Ankara, Türkiye.

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Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi BAP 2729
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Abstract

backgroundAlzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder with an unclear etiology, in which inflammation and impaired resolution pathways may play a role. This study investigated the relationship between serum Resolvin D2 levels and cognitive status in individuals with normal cognition, mild cognitive impairment, and Alzheimer's disease.

methodsIn this cross-sectional study, 165 adults aged ≥ 65 years who attended a tertiary geriatric clinic between 2022 and 2025 were classified as cognitively normal, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease. Demographic, clinical, laboratory, and comprehensive geriatric assessment data were collected. Serum Resolvin D2 levels were measured using ELISA and analyzed in relation to cognitive status. Logistic regression and ROC curve analyses were performed to evaluate the potential diagnostic value of Resolvin D2.

resultsResolvin D2 levels did not differ significantly among cognitive status groups. In multivariate analyses, Resolvin D2 was not an independent predictor of dementia or cognitive impairment. ROC curve analyses demonstrated limited diagnostic performance of Resolvin D2 compared with established clinical and laboratory indicators. These findings suggest that serum Resolvin D2 levels may have limited utility as a standalone biomarker, although their role within neuroinflammatory and resolution pathways warrants further investigation.

conclusionSerum Resolvin D2 levels have limited ability to distinguish older adults with cognitive impairment or dementia from cognitively normal individuals. In contrast, S-MMSE, Lawton IADL scores, and comorbidity burden remain independent predictors of cognitive status. While Resolvin D2 shows anti-inflammatory and pro-resolving effects in experimental models, its value as a standalone biomarker for cognitive decline appears limited. Larger, prospective, multi-biomarker studies are needed to clarify its role.

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Alzheimer DiseaseCognitive DysfunctionDocosahexaenoic AcidsAgedAged, 80 and overBiomarkersCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGeriatric AssessmentHumansMaleSpecialized Pro-Resolving MediatorsBiomarkersDocosahexaenoic Acidsresolvin D2Alzheimer’s diseaseBiomarkersCognitive impairmentGeriatric assessmentOlder adultsResolvin D2

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