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  • Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine

Background:

  • Isolated rapid eye movement sleep behavior disorder (iRBD) is a recognized prodromal syndrome for Parkinson's disease (PD) and other alpha-synucleinopathies.
  • Understanding the neural underpinnings and progression of iRBD is crucial for early diagnosis and intervention in PD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate longitudinal changes in brain network expression and dopamine transporter (DAT) binding in individuals with iRBD.
  • To determine the relationship between these neuroimaging markers and the risk of phenoconversion to Parkinson's disease.

Main Methods:

  • Longitudinal imaging study measuring Parkinson's disease-related motor (PDRP) and cognitive (PDCP) network expression at baseline, 2, and 4 years.
  • Assessment of dopamine transporter (DAT) binding in the putamen.
  • Development of a predictive model for phenoconversion based on network progression and DAT loss.

Main Results:

  • Both PDRP and PDCP network expression increased over time, with PDRP showing higher values.
  • Initially localized abnormal functional connections within PDRP evolved to include connections bridging PDRP and PDCP.
  • A predictive model integrating PDRP progression and putamen DAT loss accurately forecast phenoconversion within 1.2 years for iRBD individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Maladaptive reorganization of brain networks occurs in iRBD years prior to clinical phenoconversion.
  • Combined assessment of network expression and DAT binding offers a valuable tool for evaluating phenoconversion risk in iRBD patients.
  • Early identification of network changes may enable timely interventions for individuals at high risk of developing Parkinson's disease.