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Chronic traumatic encephalopathy: Neurodegeneration following repetitive concussive and subconcussive brain trauma

Baugh, Christine M., Stamm, Julie M., Riley, David O., Gavett, Brandon E., Shenton, Martha E., Lin, Alexander, Nowinski, Christopher J., Cantu, Robert C. +2 more·2012·Brain Imaging and Behavior

Abstract

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a neurodegenerative disease thought to be caused, at least in part, by repetitive brain trauma, including concussive and subconcussive injuries. It is thought to result in executive dysfunction, memory impairment, depression and suicidality, apathy, poor impulse control, and eventually dementia. Beyond repetitive brain trauma, the risk factors for CTE remain unknown. CTE is neuropathologically characterized by aggregation and accumulation of hyperphosphorylated tau and TDP-43. Recent postmortem findings indicate that CTE may affect a broader population than was initially conceptualized, particularly contact sport athletes and those with a history of military combat. Given the large population that could potentially be affected, CTE may represent an important issue in public health. Although there has been greater public awareness brought to the condition in recent years, there are still many research questions that remain. Thus far, CTE can only be diagnosed post-mortem. Current research efforts are focused on the creation of clinical diagnostic criteria, finding objective biomarkers for CTE, and understanding the additional risk factors and underlying mechanism that causes the disease. This review examines research to date and suggests future directions worthy of exploration.

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Authors
Baugh, C. M., Stamm, J. M., Riley, D. O., Gavett, B. E., Shenton, M. E., Lin, A., Nowinski, C. J., Cantu, R. C., McKee, A. C., & Stern, R. A.
Affiliations
  • Boston University (US)
  • University of Colorado Colorado Springs (US)
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
Corresponding author
Stern, Robert A.
Venue
Brain Imaging and Behavior
Published
2012-05-03
Volume
6
Issue
2
Pages
244-254
ISSN
  • 1931-7557 (ISSN-L)
  • 1931-7565
OpenAlex
W2035438756
Cited by
486
References
67
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FWCI
37.46
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Brain Imaging and Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Funders
  • National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment
  • National Institutes of Health
  • National Institute on Aging (P30AG013846, P30-AG13846))
  • National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (R01NS078337)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Epidemiology › Traumatic Brain Injury Research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Neurology › Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Automotive and Human Injury Biomechanics
Keywords
chronic traumatic encephalopathy, concussion, neurodegeneration, hyperphosphorylated tau, TDP-43, executive dysfunction, memory impairment, contact athletes, military combat, postmortem diagnosis, clinical criteria, biomarkers, risk factors
MeSH terms
Brain Concussion, Humans, Brain Injury, Chronic, Neuroimaging

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