Relationship between Serum p-Tau Levels and Impaired Cognitive Function in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
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https://doi.org/10.37275/bsm.v8i8.1041Keywords:
Cognitive function, Diabetes mellitus type 2, Phosphorylated TauAbstract
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (Type 2 DM) is a metabolic disease that causes a global crisis that threatens health and the world economy. Impaired cognitive function is a key factor in reducing health-related quality of life in type 2 DM patients. Phosphorylated Tau (p-Tau) is a microtubule protein that functions in cell signaling, synaptic plasticity, and regulation of genome stability. A malfunction of p-Tau will cause disruption of cell signaling, which can result in impaired cognitive function. This study aims to assess the relationship between serum p-Tau levels and impaired cognitive function in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Methods: This research is an observational study, comparative analysis with a cross-sectional design with a sample of 60 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients who sought treatment at the endocrine polyclinic at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital Padang. Cognitive function was assessed using MoCa-Ina. Serum p-Tau levels were measured using the ELISA method. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS.
Results: The average serum p-Tau level in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with impaired cognitive function was 542.9 pg/ml. The cut-off point for serum p-Tau levels which is associated with impaired cognitive function in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients is 517.2 pg/ml. There was a significant relationship between serum p-Tau levels and impaired cognitive function in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients (p=0.039).
Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between serum p-Tau levels and impaired cognitive function in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Authors
- Isnu Lucky Riandini1*
- Yuliarni Syafrita2
- Restu Susanti2
- Syarif Indra2
- Lydia Susanti2
- Fanny Adhy Putri2
- Reno Bestari2
- 1Neurology Resident, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
- 2Staff, Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Andalas, Padang, Indonesia
Corresponding author Isnu Lucky Riandini — isnu_lucky@yahoo.com
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