The Predictive Role of Neurobiochemical Markers in Multiple Sclerosis
Journal Title: Istanbul Medical Journal - Year 2020, Vol 21, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common, chronic, inflammatory, demyelinating disease of the central nervous system. We aimed to evaluate the levels of some neurobiochemical markers in order to evaluate their predictive role in MS. Methods: Fifty-one patients with a diagnosis of MS and 37 healthy subjects were included in the study. The patients with MS were diagnosed by a skilled neurologist based on the medical history and physical examination according to revised McDonald criteria. Neuron-specific enolase (NSE) and S100B levels were measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay. Glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) and myelin basic protein (MBP) were measured by quantitive sandwich enzyme immunoassay technique with a commercially available ELISA kit. Results: There was a significant difference in NSE levels between the patient and the control groups. No significant difference was determined between the patient and the control groups in terms of S100B, MBP, and GFAP levels. S100B levels were positively correlated with Expanded Disability Status scale scores. Conclusion: Our findings indicated that NSE levels are significantly lower in MS patients. However, NSE levels should not be used alone at discriminating the disease. Multifactorial evaluation should be done during the diagnosis and follow-up of MS.
Authors and Affiliations
Esra Fırat Oğuz, Semra Mungan, Fatma Meriç Yılmaz, Müjgan Ercan, Sema Uysal
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