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ArticleJournal of advanced research2026

Proteomic signature of dementia risk in type 2 diabetes.

Zhibo Wang, Yuye Ning, Peiyang Gao, Lingzhi Xu, Shuman Cao, Yan Li, Jianping Jia

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Zhibo WangInnovation Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, PR China.
Yuye NingDepartment of Neurology, Fuwai Hospital, National Center for Cardiovascular Diseases, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing 100037, PR China.
Peiyang GaoInnovation Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, PR China.
Lingzhi XuInnovation Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, PR China.
Shuman CaoInnovation Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, PR China.
Yan LiInnovation Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, PR China.
Jianping JiaInnovation Center for Neurological Disorders and Department of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Diseases, Beijing 100053, PR China; Beijing Key Laboratory of Geriatric Cognitive Disorders, Beijing 100053, PR China; Clinical Center for Neurodegenerative Disease and Memory Impairment, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, PR China; Center of Alzheimer's Disease, Beijing Institute of Brain Disorders, Collaborative Innovation Center for Brain Disorders, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100053, PR China; Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases, Ministry of Education, Beijing 100053, PR China. Electronic address: jjp@ccmu.edu.cn.

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Abstract

introductionType 2 diabetes (T2D) significantly increases dementia risk, yet the molecular mechanisms underlying this association remain unclear.

objectivesThis study aimed to identify protein signatures that distinguish dementia risk in T2D patients, develop a proteomic prediction model, and elucidate biological pathways connecting T2D and dementia.

methodsWe analyzed 2,920 plasma proteins from 52,958 participants (including 3,292 with T2D) in the UK Biobank Pharma Proteomics Project with a median follow-up of 14.6 years. Cox regression models with interaction terms identified T2D-specific protein associations with dementia risk. Machine learning models were developed to predict dementia in T2D patients. Pathway analysis and weighted gene co-expression network analysis identified biological mechanisms linking T2D and dementia.

resultsWe identified 471 proteins with significant interaction effects between T2D and dementia risk. In non-T2D individuals, elevated levels of neuronal pentraxin receptor (NPTXR, HR = 0.74, 95 %CI:0.66-0.83) and carbonic anhydrase 14 (CA14, HR = 0.67, 95 %CI:0.60-0.75) were exclusively associated with decreased dementia risk. Conversely, in T2D patients, elevated rho guanine nucleotide exchange factor 12 (ARHGEF12, HR = 1.45, 95 %CI:1.10-1.91) was specifically associated with increased dementia risk. A 51-protein model accurately predicted 15-year dementia risk in T2D patients (AUC = 0.835, C-index = 0.829), outperforming conventional clinical risk scores and maintaining high accuracy for Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia. Pathway analysis revealed enrichment of IL6-JAK-STAT3 signaling in T2D-related dementia, while dysregulation of fatty acid metabolism was specific to T2D-associated Alzheimer's disease.

conclusionsThis large-scale proteomic analysis identifies specific molecular signatures that differentiate dementia risk in diabetic and non-diabetic populations, with potential applications for early risk stratification and targeted interventions. The identified pathways provide novel insights into the pathophysiological processes connecting T2D and dementia and suggest potential therapeutic targets.

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DementiaDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2ProteomeProteomicsAgedBiomarkersFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedRisk FactorsBiomarkersProteomeAlzheimer’s diseaseDementiaDiabetesIL6-JAK-STAT3Proteomics

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