Profiling serum neurofilament light chain and glial fibrillary acidic protein in primary progressive multiple sclerosis.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
This study examined the utility of serum neurofilament light chain (sNfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (sGFAP) as biomarkers in primary progressive multiple sclerosis in context with clinical severity, progression, and treatment. Using a single-molecule array (Quanterix), serum protein concentrations were measured from twenty-five participants semiannually for five years. There was no association between levels of either biomarker and disease severity, disease duration, or treatment group. Enrollment sNfL level was not associated with future clinical worsening. Precedent clinical worsening was not associated with last sGFAP measurement. These results suggest a limited role for these biomarkers in primary progressive disease management.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Giarraputo, J; Giamberardino, S; Arvai, S; Maichle, S; Eckstein, C; Newby, LK; Gregory, S
Published Date
- May 15, 2021
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 354 /
Start / End Page
- 577541 -
PubMed ID
- 33725477
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1872-8421
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.jneuroim.2021.577541
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- Netherlands