Isolated Erythrocyte Membrane Susceptibility to Photo-oxidative Stress in Alzheimer's Disease
NCT ID: NCT01707719
Last Updated: 2020-01-23
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
48 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2015-06-30
2018-11-30
Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to investigate susceptibility to photo-oxidation of isolated erythrocyte membranes, in patients affected by Alzheimer's disease and age- and sex-matched, non demented subjects.
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Detailed Description
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It will be evaluated the release of malondialdehyde (MDA) from ex-vivo photo-oxidized erythrocyte ghosts, through a very easy and convenient lab procedure for the preparation of erythrocyte membrane samples.
Isolated and purified red blood cell membranes will be in vitro exposed to oxidative stress by UV-B radiation. The extent of cell membrane damage will be quantified by the fluorometric determination of MDA.
Induction of oxidative stress through ultraviolet rays, unlike that obtained by chemical oxidizing agents, is fully controllable, since it produces effects only during irradiation. Moreover, using isolated erythrocyte membranes allows for a greater specificity in the evaluation of MDA produced, and reduces the amount of blood required for the assay.
A portion of the blood sample (500 µL) will be sent to the laboratory of Lipinutragen (spin-off of CNR- National Research Center Bologna, Italy) where an erythrocyte membrane lipidomic analysis will be performed for the characterization of membrane phospholipids, in order to determinate the different lipid components (saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, trans fatty acids), each one characterized by a different oxidative reactivity.
Recently published papers showed a striking association between urinary excretion of cortisol and the increase of some markers of oxidative damage of DNA and RNA (in humans). This finding provides further support to the idea that chronic psychological stress, who is associated to hypercortisolemia, can lead to an acceleration of the aging process.
The brain is a major target of the effects of glucocorticoids (CCS). The harmful consequences of cortisol on the hippocampus (one of the first brain areas affected by Alzheimer's disease) are well known. Some studies showed inverse correlations between cortisol levels and neuropsychological performance in patients with depression, dementia as well as in people treated chronically with CCS.
Alzheimer's disease is associated with states of hypercortisolism. Nonetheless, so far, its correlation with the level of oxidative stress has not been studied. We will investigate the relationship between 24h excretion of urinary cortisol and the level of malondialdehyde, produced by isolated and purified red blood cell membranes, in vitro exposed to oxidative stress by UV-B radiation.
Conditions
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Study Design
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CASE_CONTROL
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Study Groups
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Alzheimer's disease
No interventions assigned to this group
Non demented subjects
No interventions assigned to this group
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Age and sex-matched elderly subjects without dementia.
Exclusion Criteria
* Vitamin B12 deficiency, positive serology for syphilis, thyroid function abnormalities considered to be significant by the care provider.
* Use of vitamin or mineral supplements.
* Diagnosis of malnutrition (based on body mass index and total protein levels)
* Metabolic syndrome or diabetes.
* Hormonal replacement therapy.
* Smoking
* Chronic inflammatory disease (e.g. rheumatoid arthritis) and any other acute illness.
50 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Raffaele Antonelli Incalzi
Professor
Principal Investigators
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Francesco Maria Serino, M.D. PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Doctors in Italy
Chiara Fanali, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Laura Dugo, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Simone Grasso, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Ettore Bergamini, M.D.
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
University of Pisa
Francesca Ursini, M.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Fabrizio Vernieri, M.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Marina Dachà, BS.Pharm
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Silvia Bernardini, M.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Valentina Pasqualetti, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University Campus Bio-Medico
Locations
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Policlinico Universitario Campus Bio-Medico
Rome, RM, Italy
Countries
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References
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