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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma may impact cognitive function. Increased CREB mRNA in COPD patients suggests a potential biomarker for cognitive changes, warranting further investigation into related factors.

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  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Genetics

Background:

  • Chronic obstructive lung diseases (COPD) and asthma may affect cognitive function more than previously understood.
  • Emerging clinical data suggests a link between cognitive decline and chronic inflammatory lung conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the relationship between asthma, COPD, and cognitive function.
  • To identify potential biomarkers, such as CREB mRNA, associated with cognitive changes in these patient groups.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective observational study involving 78 patients (asthma, COPD, controls).
  • Participants underwent cognitive assessments (questionnaires), spirometry, and blood tests for PKA and CREB mRNA at baseline and after 12 months.
  • Statistical analyses examined correlations between disease status, CREB/PKA mRNA levels, and cognitive test scores (MMSE).

Main Results:

  • CREB mRNA levels increased significantly (2.3-fold) in all participants over time, with no group-specific differences.
  • COPD patients showed an association between CREB expression and cognitive test performance (MMSE).
  • No general correlations were found for PKA, except for a negative correlation in COPD patients between time points.

Conclusions:

  • Asthma and COPD may be linked to cognitive impairment.
  • Increased CREB mRNA expression could serve as a biomarker for cognitive changes, particularly in COPD patients.
  • Further research may uncover additional transcription factors involved in cognitive decline associated with obstructive lung diseases.