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Measuring toxic protein levels in blood may help in ALS diagnosis
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International researchers study whether degeneration starts in motor neurons, muscle, or other components of the body to advance towards an early diagnosis
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Measuring toxic protein levels in blood may help in ALS diagnosis
Measuring blood levels of toxic TDP-43 protein in astrocyte-derived extracellular vesicles — packets of cellular material released from star-shaped brain support cells called astrocytes — may help diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to a new study from U.S. researchers. Tests showed that differences in TDP-43 levels inside these extracellular vesicles accurately distinguished ALS patients from healthy individuals, the scienti…
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