Associations between immunological function and memory recall in healthy adults
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Article Title | Associations between immunological function and memory recall in healthy adults |
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ERA Journal ID | 6150 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Wang, Grace Y. (Author), Taylor, Tamasin (Author), Sumich, Alexander (Author), Merien, Fabrice (Author), Borotkanics, Robert (Author), Wrapson, Wendy (Author), Krageloh, Chris (Author) and Siegert, Richard J. (Author) |
Journal Title | Brain and Cognition |
Journal Citation | 119, pp. 39-44 |
Number of Pages | 6 |
Year | 2017 |
Place of Publication | United States |
ISSN | 0278-2626 |
1090-2147 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bandc.2017.10.002 |
Web Address (URL) | https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0278262617303718 |
Abstract | Studies in clinical and aging populations support associations between immunological function, cognition and mood, although these are not always in line with animal models. Moreover, very little is known about the relationship between immunological measures and cognition in healthy young adults. The present study tested associations between the state of immune system and memory recall in a group of relatively healthy adults. Immediate and delayed memory recall was assessed in 30 participants using the computerised cognitive battery. CD4, CD8 and CD69 subpopulations of lymphocytes, Interleukin-6 (IL-6) and cortisol were assessed with blood assays. Correlation analysis showed significant negative relationships between CD4 and the short and long delay memory measures. IL-6 showed a significant positive correlation with long-delay recall. Generalized linear models found associations between differences in all recall challenges and CD4. A multivariate generalized linear model including CD4 and IL-6 exhibited a stronger association. Results highlight the interactions between CD4 and IL-6 in relation to memory function. Further study is necessary to determine the underlying mechanisms of the associations between the state of immune system and cognitive performance. |
Keywords | CD4; Immunological measures; Interleukin-6; Memory; T lymphocytes |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 520203. Cognitive neuroscience |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q7507/associations-between-immunological-function-and-memory-recall-in-healthy-adults
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