Biomolecules
Decreased Plasma IGF-1 Is Associated with Cortical Atrophy, but Not Concomitant Cerebrovascular Disease in Alzheimer's Dementia
Cohort study in peopleBiomarkers
Abstract
Dysregulated insulin signaling in the brain has been linked to cognitive impairment and dementia. Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1) is a peptide growth hormone crucial for neurogenesis and neuroprotection.
The paper
Biomolecules, 28 Aug 2026, CC BY
