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Background  Epidemiology studies have indicated an association of apolipoprotein E (ApoE) genetic polymorphism and circulating steroid hormone levels with the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. The established physiologic relationship between apolipoproteins and steroid hormone indicate an important role of ApoE polymorphism in impacting the relationship between serum steroid hormones and cognition in the elderly.    Study design  A total of 500 Chinese adults aged between 50 and 75 participated in this community-based cross-sectional study. Blood samples were collected in the morning for ApoE genotyping and serum parameter assessment. Cognitive performance of participants was evaluated by Montreal Cognitive Assessment test.    Results  Age, gender, educational level, smoking, and physical activity levels are factors associated with cognitive performance in this older Chinese adults. Compared to the control subjects, MCI subjects demonstrated higher serum total cholesterol, HDL-C, and estradiol status ( P  < 0.05). ApoE genotype difference of serum lipid profile was observed with a relatively higher mean serum triglyceride levels in ApoE2 and ApoE4 carriers ( P  < 0.05), and lower mean serum HDL-C level in ApoE4 carriers ( P  < 0.05). Memory and delayed recall ability was serum estradiol level related; and subjects with higher circulating estradiol concentration exhibited lower memory and delayed recall ability ( P  < 0.05). The association of serum estradiol and cortisol concentration with cognitive performance was ApoE genotypes dependent. Poor cognitive performance was observed in ApoE2 and ApoE4 carriers with higher serum estradiol level ( P  < 0.05). Moreover, ApoE2 and ApoE4 carriers with higher serum cortisol status demonstrated decreased language ability ( P  < 0.05). Multiple logistic regression analysis indicates that subjects with higher serum estradiol status may have an increased risk for MCI [OR = 2.004, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.135, 3.540;  P  = 0.017]. ApoE2 carriers with higher serum steroid levels may be potentially predisposed to an increased risk of MCI (OR = 3.353; 95% CI: 1.135, 9.907;  P  = 0.029).    Conclusion  Cognitive outcomes in older Chinese adults are associated with serum steroid hormone status. Higher serum steroid levels in ApoE2 carriers might pose an increased risk of MCI in the elderly.

The Role of ApoE Polymorphism in the Relationship between Serum Steroid Hormone Levels and Cognition in Older Chinese Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study