Evidence for direct control of neurovascular function by circulating platelets in healthy older adults
Gabriella M. K. Rossetti, Joanne L. Dunster, Aamir Sohail, Brendan Williams, Kiera M. Cox, Suzannah Rawlings, Elysia Jewett, Eleanor Benford, Julie Anne Lovegrove, Jonathan M. Gibbins, Anastasia Christakou
This study shows a direct link between platelet reactivity and neurovascular function in older adults, independent of vascular reactivity, suggesting a novel mechanism in early dementia pathophysiology.
bioRxiv · May 31, 2024 · PreprintNeuroscience