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ReviewFrontiers in aging neuroscience2026

Chronic Kidney disease and cognitive frailty in aging: molecular crosstalk and clinical implications.

Ying Cao, Zihe Wang, Jiao Xue, Luo Wang, Wei Qin, Qianmei Sun, Jing Chang

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Review in Frontiers in aging neuroscience, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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7 authors.

Ying Cao *Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Zihe Wang *Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jiao Xue *Department of Internal Medicine, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Luo WangCollege of Computer Science, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China.
Wei QinDepartment of Neurology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Qianmei SunDepartment of Nephrology, Beijing Chaoyang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.
Jing ChangDepartment of Internal Medicine, Beijing Chao-yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cognitive frailty frequently co-occur in older adults, compounding adverse health outcomes and placing substantial strain on healthcare systems. Summary: This review outlines the molecular pathways that link CKD to cognitive decline, including chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, vascular dysfunction, hormonal dysregulation, and interactions along the gut-kidney-brain axis. Recent advances in neuroimaging offer objective biomarkers of brain atrophy, white matter injury, and disrupted functional connectivity. Key messages: Multi-omics and single-cell technologies are uncovering cell-type-specific mechanisms and candidate biomarkers, paving the way for precision medicine approaches. Emerging strategies include integrated geriatric-nephrology care models and targeted interventions, such as SGLT2 inhibitors, IL-6 antagonists, microbiome modulation, and structured exercise programs. Bioengineering and artificial intelligence now enable the integration of multimodal data to support risk prediction, disease monitoring, and individualized therapeutic planning. Future priorities should focus on longitudinal cohort studies, interventional trials with cognitive endpoints, and the development of rigorously validated AI-driven predictive models. Effectively addressing CKD-related cognitive frailty will require translating molecular insights into clinical practice to mitigate vulnerability in aging populations.

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artificial intelligencechronic kidney diseasecognitive frailtygut–kidney–brain axismulti-omicsneuroimaging

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