Analysis of plasma components involved in the development of dementia and development of transplantation therapy

Principal Investigator

Nariko Arimura
Associate Professor, Tohoku University Graduate School of Pharmaceutical Science
Dementia is a disease marked by a persistent decline in brain function, affecting memory, judgment, and other cognitive abilities. Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia. While there is currently no cure, early diagnosis is crucial. Recently, research has focused on how blood components impact brain function. Studies have shown that body fluids from young mice can restore cognitive function in aged mice. This research aims to investigate how genetic changes in bone marrow cells influence cognitive function, ultimately seeking to identify blood components and potential treatments that may improve outcomes for individuals with dementia in the future.

Co-Investigator

Goro Sashida
Professor, International Research Center for Medical Sciences, Kumamoto University
Satoshi Miyashita
Section Chief, National Institute of Neuroscience, National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry
Tomoki Nishioka
Lecturer, Institute for Comprehensive Medical Science, Fujita Health University