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September 5, 2025Acta Neuropathologica CommunicationsOpen Access

Identification and validation of a tear fluid-derived protein biomarker signature in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis

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LSL. SchollADAntonia F. DemleitnerJRJan Riedel

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Overview

Exploratory study identifies a six-protein signature in tear fluid, suggesting new ALS biomarkers.

Key Points

  • A six-protein signature from tear fluid shows potential to differentiate ALS patients from controls, indicating its diagnostic utility.
  • Machine learning and biostatistical analysis revealed 106 differentially abundant proteins in tear fluid associated with ALS.
  • Validation of the protein signature was performed through Western blotting in an independent cohort, confirming its reliability.
  • Findings highlight dysregulated protein pathways, emphasizing inflammation as a significant feature in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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Scholl et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23a2cb210217d6477fc92https://doi.org/10.1186/s40478-025-02109-6
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