Neurology Minute
sNfL and Radiologic Disease Activity in Patients With MS - Part 1
May 1, 2024
Dr. Justin Abbatemarco and Dr. Bob Fox discuss serum neurofilament light chain as a marker for MS disease activity. They explore the challenges of interpreting these levels against normal protein turnover.
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- Serum neurofilament light can indicate neuronal health and disease activity in neurological conditions.
- Baseline turnover of neurofilament complicates its interpretation as an indicator of neuronal damage in diseased states.
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Measurement of Serum Neurofilament Light and Its Role in Neurological Diseases
Serum neurofilament light, a protein family integral to neuron structure, offers insights into neurological conditions due to its stability in body fluids like blood. Its release from injured neurons is detectable in blood, providing a measurable indicator of neuronal health. Despite background levels in healthy individuals, deviations from baseline levels can signify disease activity, making it a valuable marker for assessing neurological conditions.
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