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Peripheral biomarkers are gaining attention as valuable tools for elucidating neuroinflammatory mechanisms in the AD continuum, with potential implications for diagnosis and prognosis. Among these, the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has emerged as a promising systemic inflammatory marker. NLR, a readily available and cost-effective parameter derived from routine blood tests, reflects the balance between innate and adaptive immune responses. Elevated NLR has been associated with AD and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), showing correlations with disease severity, amyloid burden, and neuroinflammation. Increased neutrophil counts may contribute to neurodegeneration through oxidative stress and pro-inflammatory cytokine release, while decreased lymphocyte levels suggest impaired adaptive immunity. 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