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Cortical Oscillations as an Endophenotype Mediating ApoE-ε2 Effects on Poststroke Functional Status.
Célia Delcamp1,2, Anne Schwarz1,2, Kathie J Ngo1
1Department of Neurology (C.D., A.S., K.J.N., D.Y.W., B.L.F., S.C.C.), David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles.
Stroke
|February 9, 2026
Summary
The apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-ε2 gene variant is linked to better stroke recovery. Cortical oscillations, specifically beta and theta power, mediate this effect, suggesting potential biomarkers for personalized stroke rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Genetics
- Stroke Recovery Research
Background:
- Apolipoprotein E (ApoE)-ε2 is associated with favorable neurological outcomes.
- Limited research exists on ApoE-ε2's role in stroke recovery.
- ApoE-ε2 influences post-stroke cortical oscillations, which correlate with functional outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate if cortical oscillations mediate the effect of ApoE-ε2 on post-stroke functional outcomes.
- To explore ApoE-ε2 as a potential predictor of stroke recovery through brain activity.
Main Methods:
- A cohort study involving 33 recent stroke patients.
- Measured resting EEG activity, APOE genotype, and functional outcomes (GG scores).
- Utilized ANCOVAs and partial Pearson correlations for mediation analysis of EEG cortical power.
Main Results:
- ApoE-ε2 carriers exhibited higher ipsilesional beta power and lower ipsilesional theta power, both linked to better outcomes.
- Mediation analysis showed ApoE-ε2 indirectly influenced functional outcome via ipsilesional M1 beta power (explaining 14%) and theta power (explaining 43%).
- No significant mediation effects were found for other frequency bands or contralesional M1 power.
Conclusions:
- ApoE-ε2 may promote a pro-repair environment, leading to favorable cortical dynamics post-stroke.
- Cortical oscillatory activity serves as an endophenotype mediating ApoE-ε2's impact on functional recovery.
- Cortical oscillations could be a biomarker for personalized stroke recovery interventions.
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