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AI Summary
- Blood-brain barrier dysfunction precedes cognitive decline and dementia, with vascular health emerging as a critical common thread across Alzheimer's disease and age-related neurodegeneration
- Small cerebral blood vessel preservation is essential for maintaining cognitive function; early BBB dysfunction involves loss of tight junction integrity and increased vascular permeability
- Understanding vascular dysfunction mechanisms offers potential for targeted treatments protecting brain vasculature and preventing cognitive decline before clinical dementia symptoms appear
Guests on This Episode
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Axel Montagne
1 podcast appearance