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- Title
Neurofilament Light Chain as a Biomarker in Multiple Sclerosis.
- Authors
Varhaug, Kristin N.; Torkildsen, Øivind; Myhr, Kjell-Morten; Vedeler, Christian A.
- Abstract
Due to the unpredictable course and heterogenous treatment response in multiple sclerosis (MS), there is a clear need for biomarkers that reflect disease activity in the clinical follow-up of these patients. Neurofilaments are neuron-specific components of the cytoskeleton that can be assayed in different body compartments. They have been explored as potential biomarkers for many years. Neurofilament light chain (NF-L) appears the most promising biomarker in MS patients, and there is now little doubt that NF-L should have a role in the follow-up of MS patients. Newer assays and techniques for NF-L detection available in serum samples confirms the usefulness of NF-L as a biomarker. Nevertheless, there is still a need for prospective studies, and studies to determine clinical useful cut-off values. This review evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of NF-L as a biomarker in patients with MS.
- Subjects
CYTOPLASMIC filaments; BIOLOGICAL tags; MULTIPLE sclerosis; CEREBROSPINAL fluid; CENTRAL nervous system
- Publication
Frontiers in Neurology, 2019, pN.PAG
- ISSN
1664-2295
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3389/fneur.2019.00338