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  • Cognitive impairments, including executive function and memory deficits, are common with aging, even without neurodegenerative diseases.
  • The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is central to these cognitive functions.
  • Nonhuman primates offer valuable models for studying cognitive aging due to their PFC development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review cognitive functions mediated by PFC subregions and their connections.
  • To examine age-related alterations in specific PFC regions.
  • To compare aging effects on the PFC across species.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on PFC function and aging.
  • Analysis of studies investigating cognitive performance in aging primates.
  • Comparative analysis of neurobiological changes in PFC across species.

Main Results:

  • Specific PFC subregions and their connections are linked to age-related cognitive deficits.
  • Evidence suggests alterations in PFC structure and function occur with aging.
  • Similarities and differences exist in how aging affects the PFC across primate species.

Conclusions:

  • The prefrontal cortex plays a critical role in age-related cognitive decline.
  • Nonhuman primate models provide insights into human cognitive aging.
  • Understanding PFC aging mechanisms is crucial for addressing cognitive impairments in older adults.