Executive function performance and change in aging is predicted by apolipoprotein E, intensified by catechol-O-methyltransferase and brain-derived neurotrophic factor, and moderated by age and lifestyle.

ABSTRACT: Recent studies have reported several genetic, health, and aging interaction effects in predicting cognitive performance and change. We used an accelerated longitudinal design to examine interactions among genetic, lifestyle, and aging for executive function (EF) in non-demented older adults (n = 634; age range = 53-95 years). The polymorphisms were apolipoprotein E (APOE), catechol-O-methyltransferase (COMT), and brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF). We tested (1) independent and additive effects of APOE, COMT, and BDNF and (2) APOE effect modification for COMT + BDNF, on EF performance and 9-year change as separated by age and lifestyle activities. First, APOE ε4+ carriers had poorer EF performance and steeper 9-year decline. Second, APOE ε4+ carriers with (1) BDNF Met/Met genotype an

SUBMITTER: Sapkota S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5359032 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature