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Newest in this topic

  1. Impact of amyloid and cardiometabolic risk factors on prognostic capacity of plasma neurofilament light chain for neurodegeneration 2024-09-12
  2. The impact of kidney function on plasma neurofilament light and phospho-tau 181 in a community-based cohort: the Shanghai Aging Study 2024-02-12
  3. Plasma neurofilament light chain as a biomarker of Alzheimer's disease in Subjective Cognitive Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment 2022-03-14

Studies

5 studies carry this tag.

Date range

2019 to 2024

Top journals

  • Alzheimer's research & therapy 2
  • Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD 1
  • Journal of neurology 1
  • Scientific reports 1

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  1. Impact of amyloid and cardiometabolic risk factors on prognostic capacity of plasma neurofilament light chain for neurodegeneration

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 72 out of 100. Alzheimer's research & therapy 2024-09-12 Biomarkers

    This study suggests that the prognostic capacity of plasma NfL may be amplified in individuals with Aβ or hypertension.

  2. The impact of kidney function on plasma neurofilament light and phospho-tau 181 in a community-based cohort: the Shanghai Aging Study

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 45 out of 100. Alzheimer's research & therapy 2024-02-12 Biomarkers

    Considering renal function and age is crucial when interpreting AD biomarkers in the general aging population.

  3. Plasma neurofilament light chain as a biomarker of Alzheimer's disease in Subjective Cognitive Decline and Mild Cognitive Impairment

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 52 out of 100. Journal of neurology 2022-03-14 Biomarkers

    Plasma NfL levels might be a promising biomarker for neurodegeneration to discriminate cognitive decline due to AD from other conditions causing cognitive impairment in prodromal stages.

  4. The validity of dementia diagnostic criteria depends on their ability to distinguish dementia symptoms from pre-existing cognitive impairments.

  5. Plasma Neurofilament Light and Alzheimer's Disease Biomarkers in Down Syndrome: Results from the Down Syndrome Biomarker Initiative (DSBI)

    ✓ Peer-reviewed alzhub usefulness score 38 out of 100. Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD 2019-01-01 Biomarkers

    Plasma NF-L is associated with progressive neurodegeneration as well as with declines in cognitive and functional measures in adults with DS.

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