Review
Research progress of neurofilament light chain in the parkinsonism
Xiao Yi, Zhang Lingyu, Ou Ruwei, Li Chunyu, Shang Huifang
Published 2021-08-08
Cite as Chin J Neurol, 2021, 54(8): 843-847. DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn113694-20201105-00848
Abstract
Neurofilament light chain (NfL), a sensitive biomarker of axonal damage, was found increasing in several neurological diseases. Parkinsonism is a group of clinical syndromes characterized by cardinal symptoms of bradykinesia, rigidity, and tremor, including Parkinson′s disease (PD) and parkinsonism plus syndrome (PPS). It is difficult in the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of PD and PPS, especially in the early stage. Evidence suggests that NfL in the cerebrospinal fluid and blood is a promising biomarker for the differential diagnosis of PD and PPS. This article reviewed and summarized the research progress of value of NfL in PD and PPS, and proposed future research directions.
Key words:
Parkinson disease; Diagnosis; Prognosis; Neurofilament light chain; Parkinsonism plus syndrome
Contributor Information
Xiao Yi
Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Zhang Lingyu
Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Ou Ruwei
Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Li Chunyu
Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China
Shang Huifang
Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, China