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  • Neuroscience
  • Gerontology
  • Pharmacology

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  • Alzheimer's disease (AD) poses a significant challenge, with genetic factors like Apolipoprotein E (ApoE) influencing risk.
  • Exercise and antioxidant supplementation are potential strategies to mitigate cognitive and motor decline associated with aging and neurodegenerative diseases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the combined effects of antioxidant supplementation (Vitamins E and C) and exercise on cognitive and motor performance in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease risk.
  • To determine the influence of genotype (ApoE3 vs. ApoE4) on the efficacy of these interventions.

Main Methods:

  • GFAP-ApoE3 and GFAP-ApoE4 mice received either a control or antioxidant-supplemented diet for 8 weeks.
  • Mice were assigned to sedentary or daily exercise groups.
  • Cognitive, motor, and affective functions were assessed using a battery of tests.
  • Plasma inflammatory markers and brain catalase activity were measured post-testing.

Main Results:

  • GFAP-ApoE4 mice demonstrated impaired motor function and poorer spatial learning and memory compared to GFAP-ApoE3 mice.
  • Exercise and antioxidant treatments improved balance, learning, and cognitive flexibility in GFAP-ApoE3 mice.
  • GFAP-ApoE4 mice showed limited responsiveness to the interventions, though combined therapy showed benefits in an active avoidance task without antagonism.

Conclusions:

  • Genotype significantly impacts the response to exercise and antioxidant interventions in this AD mouse model.
  • There is a potential therapeutic window for interventions, but efficacy is modulated by genetic background.
  • Combined antioxidant and exercise strategies may offer benefits, particularly for specific cognitive tasks, but ApoE4 genotype presents a challenge.