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Abstract by Andy Bennett
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Presenter's Name
Andy Bennett
Co-Presenters
None
Degree Level
Undergraduate
Co-Authors
Steven Graves
Abstract Infomation
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Faculty Advisor
Steven Graves
Title
A peptidomic approach for biomarkers of Alzheimer\'s disease
Abstract
Alzhiemers disease is currently difficult to detect using biochemical methods, especially in its early stages. Our research used a serum peptidomic approach to examine low level, low MW molecules. To remove high abundance serum proteins, acetonitrile precipitation was used. Each sample was analyzed by cLC-ESI-QTOF-MS/MS using reverse phase liquid chromatography. We used a Students t-test to compare cases and controls initially. In the first study 59 markers were found, 13 being particularly good. In a second study these 13 promising markers were analyzed and 4 showed marked differences in early stage AD. Of interest there appears to be gender differences among the 13 AD markers. New specimens will be analyzed to confirm and expand gender-specific biomarkers to diagnose individuals with early stage AD. This ability is critical for meaningful drug trials.