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Zou Y, Ma X, Mao C, Zhong J, Wang Y, Wang D, Yu S, Gao J, Qiu L. Automated magnetic-bead-assisted sequential extraction technology for simultaneous detection of Aβ1-42 and Aβ1-40 in cerebrospinal fluid: An advance toward fully automated liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method. J Chromatogr A 2024; 1713:464531. [PMID: 38043162 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2023.464531] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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Traditional solid-phase extraction (SPE) LC-MS/MS is limited by high costs, turnaround times, and procedural complexity, which limited the usage in clinical practice. This study aimed to establish a robust UPLC-MS/MS method with automated magnetic-bead-assisted sequential extraction (MBASE) technology to simultaneously measure Aβ1-42 and Aβ1-40 in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). A Waters TQ-XS triple quadrupole mass spectrometer and Acquity UPLC Protein BEH C4 column were used. The targeted analytes were extracted and concentrated using the automated MBASE technology with chemically modified magnetic MCX beads. Analytical performance was verified referring to the CLSI C62-A and EP-15-A3 guidelines. A total of 68 CSF samples were collected and analyzed using the MBASE UPLC-MS/MS method, traditional SPE UPLC-MS/MS method, and Lumipulse G fully automated chemiluminescence detection system, and method comparison analysis is conducted. The MBASE UHPLC-MS/MS method showed an analytical performance equivalent to that of traditional SPE technology, with a higher sample throughput and smaller amount of materials ($34.98 vs. $493.96) and labor cost (101 min vs. 140 min) for 96 samples. The limit of quantification (LOQ) of Aβ1-42 and Aβ1-40 was 0.10 ng/mL and 0.05 ng/mL; recovery was 88.35-107.07 % and 95.72-96.60 %; and total imprecision was 3.69-6.83 % and 3.02-3.61 %, respectively. The measurements were faithfully reproduced within the allowable levels of uncertainty using certified reference materials. The correlations between this MBASE UPLC-MS/MS method, the SPE UPLC-MS/MS method, and Lumipulse G fully automated biochemical analysis method are all deemed good (r = 0.869-0.936), and the MBASE- and SPE-UPLC-MS/MS methods showed comparable measurements. To our knowledge, our study firstly verified the robust performance of the MBASE UPLC-MS/MS method to simultaneously determine Aβ1-42 and Aβ1-40 in CSF. With further introduce of automation, the assay with high accuracy and low material and labor costs will become a promising clinical technology.
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- Yutong Zou
- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China.
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- Department of Neurology, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China
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- Department of Laboratory Medicine, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China; State Key Laboratory of Complex Severe and Rare Diseases, Peking Union Medical College & Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing 100730, PR China.
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Kurihara M, Kondo S, Ohse K, Nojima H, Kikkawa-Saito E, Iwata A. Relationship Between Cerebrospinal Fluid Alzheimer's Disease Biomarker Values Measured via Lumipulse Assays and Conventional ELISA: Single-Center Experience and Systematic Review. J Alzheimers Dis 2024; 99:1077-1092. [PMID: 38759016 DOI: 10.3233/jad-240185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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Background Although Lumipulse assays and conventional ELISA are strongly correlated, the precise relationship between their measured values remains undetermined. Objective To determine the relationship between Lumipulse and ELISA measurement values. Methods Patients who underwent cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarker measurements and consented to biobanking between December 2021 and June 2023 were included. The relationship between values measured via Lumipulse assays and conventional ELISA were evaluated by Passing-Bablok analyses for amyloid-β 1-42 (Aβ42), total tau (t-tau), and phospho-tau 181 (p-tau 181). Studies using both assays were systematically searched for in PubMed and summarized after quality assessment. Results Regression line slopes and intercepts were 1.41 (1.23 to 1.60) and -77.8 (-198.4 to 44.5) for Aβ42, 0.94 (0.88 to 1.01) and 98.2 (76.9 to 114.4) for t-tau, and 1.60 (1.43 to 1.75) and -21.1 (-26.9 to -15.6) for p-tau181. Spearman's correlation coefficients were 0.90, 0.95, and 0.95 for Aβ42, t-tau, and p-tau181, respectively. We identified 13 other studies that included 2,117 patients in total. Aβ42 slope varied among studies, suggesting inter-lab difference of ELISA. The slope and intercept of t-tau were approximately 1 and 0, respectively, suggesting small proportional and systematic differences. Conversely, the p-tau181 slope was significantly higher than 1, distributed between 1.5-2 in most studies, with intercepts significantly lower than 0, suggesting proportional and systematic differences. Conclusions We characterized different relationship between measurement values for each biomarker, which may be useful for understanding the differences in CSF biomarker measurement values on different platforms and for future global harmonization.
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- Masanori Kurihara
- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
- Integrated Research Initiative for Living Well with Dementia, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Integrated Research Initiative for Living Well with Dementia, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Neurology, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
- Integrated Research Initiative for Living Well with Dementia, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute for Geriatrics and Gerontology, Tokyo, Japan
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Giangrande C, Vaneeckhoutte H, Boeuf A, Lalere B, Hirtz C, Lehmann S, Quaglia M, Delatour V. Development of a candidate reference measurement procedure by ID-LC-MS/MS for total tau protein measurement in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). Clin Chem Lab Med 2023; 61:1235-1244. [PMID: 36815732 DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2022-1250] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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OBJECTIVES In clinical pratice, tau protein measurement generally relies on immunoassays (IAs), whose major drawback is the lack of results comparability due to differences in selectivity and/or calibration. This underlines the importance of establishing a traceability chain for total tau (t-tau) measurements. The objective of this work is to develop a higher order candidate reference measurement procedure (RMP) for the absolute quantification of t-tau in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). METHODS To calibrate the candidate RMP and establish metrological traceability to the SI units, a primary calibrator consisting in a highly purified recombinant protein was sourced. Its purity was evaluated by liquid chromatography coupled with high resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HRMS) and the protein mass fraction in solution was certified by amino acid analysis (AAA). An isotopically-labelled homologue was obtained to develop a candidate RMP by isotope dilution mass spectrometry (IDMS) for t-tau absolute quantification in CSF. Calibration blends and quality control (QC) materials were gravimetrically prepared and subjected to the same preparation workflow as CSF samples, followed by LC-HRMS analysis in Parallel Reaction Monitoring (PRM) mode. RESULTS A primary calibrator has been developed and an IDMS candidate RMP has been validated for CSF t-tau. The candidate RMP was used to certify t-tau concentration in three pools of CSF (low, medium, high). CONCLUSIONS The candidate RMP will pave the road towards global standardization of CSF t-tau measurements. Together with commutable Certified Reference Materials (CRMs), it will allow evaluating and improving the accuracy and comparability of results provided by IAs.
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- Chiara Giangrande
- Department of Biomedical and Organic Chemistry, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais (LNE), Paris, France
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- Department of Biomedical and Organic Chemistry, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais (LNE), Paris, France
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- Department of Biomedical and Organic Chemistry, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais (LNE), Paris, France
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- Department of Biomedical and Organic Chemistry, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais (LNE), Paris, France
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- LBPC-PPC, Univ Montpellier, IRMB CHU Montpellier, INM INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- LBPC-PPC, Univ Montpellier, IRMB CHU Montpellier, INM INSERM, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Biomedical and Organic Chemistry, Laboratoire National de Métrologie et d'Essais (LNE), Paris, France
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Hansson O, Blennow K, Zetterberg H, Dage J. Blood biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in clinical practice and trials. NATURE AGING 2023; 3:506-519. [PMID: 37202517 PMCID: PMC10979350 DOI: 10.1038/s43587-023-00403-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 03/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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Blood-based biomarkers hold great promise to revolutionize the diagnostic and prognostic work-up of Alzheimer's disease (AD) in clinical practice. This is very timely, considering the recent development of anti-amyloid-β (Aβ) immunotherapies. Several assays for measuring phosphorylated tau (p-tau) in plasma exhibit high diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing AD from all other neurodegenerative diseases in patients with cognitive impairment. Prognostic models based on plasma p-tau levels can also predict future development of AD dementia in patients with mild cognitive complaints. The use of such high-performing plasma p-tau assays in the clinical practice of specialist memory clinics would reduce the need for more costly investigations involving cerebrospinal fluid samples or positron emission tomography. Indeed, blood-based biomarkers already facilitate identification of individuals with pre-symptomatic AD in the context of clinical trials. Longitudinal measurements of such biomarkers will also improve the detection of relevant disease-modifying effects of new drugs or lifestyle interventions.
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- Oskar Hansson
- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
- Memory Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
- Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK
- UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, London, UK
- Hong Kong Center for 27 Neurodegenerative Diseases, Hong Kong, China
- Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, WI, USA
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- Department of Neurology, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Indiana Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
- Stark Neurosciences Research Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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Leuzy A, Mattsson-Carlgren N, Cullen NC, Stomrud E, Palmqvist S, La Joie R, Iaccarino L, Zetterberg H, Rabinovici G, Blennow K, Janelidze S, Hansson O. Robustness of CSF Aβ42/40 and Aβ42/P-tau181 measured using fully automated immunoassays to detect AD-related outcomes. Alzheimers Dement 2023. [PMID: 36681387 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12897] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2022] [Revised: 10/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION This study investigated the comparability of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cutoffs for Elecsys immunoassays for amyloid beta (Aβ)42/Aβ40 or Aβ42/phosphorylated tau (p-tau)181 and the effects of measurement variability when predicting Alzheimer's disease (AD)-related outcomes (i.e., Aβ-positron emission tomography [PET] visual read and AD neuropathology). METHODS We studied 750 participants (BioFINDER study, Alzheimer's Disease Neuroimaging Initiative [ADNI], and University of California San Francisco [UCSF]). Youden's index was used to identify cutoffs and to calculate accuracy (Aβ-PET visual read as outcome). Using longitudinal variability in Aβ-negative controls, we identified a gray zone around cut-points where the risk of an inconsistent predicted outcome was >5%. RESULTS For Aβ42/Aβ40, cutoffs across cohorts were <0.059 (BioFINDER), <0.057 (ADNI), and <0.058 (UCSF). For Aβ42/p-tau181, cutoffs were <41.90 (BioFINDER), <39.20 (ADNI), and <46.02 (UCSF). Accuracy was ≈90% for both Aβ42/Aβ40 and Aβ42/p-tau181 using these cutoffs. Using Aβ-PET as an outcome, 8.7% of participants fell within a gray zone interval for Aβ42/Aβ40, compared to 4.5% for Aβ42/p-tau181. Similar findings were observed using a measure of overall AD neuropathologic change (7.7% vs. 3.3%). In a subset with CSF and plasma Aβ42/40, the number of individuals within the gray zone was ≈1.5 to 3 times greater when using plasma Aβ42/40. DISCUSSION CSF Aβ42/p-tau181 was more robust to the effects of measurement variability, suggesting that it may be the preferred Elecsys-based measure in clinical practice and trials.
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- Antoine Leuzy
- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Neurology, Skåne University Hospital, Lund, Sweden.,Wallenberg Center for Molecular Medicine, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Memory Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Memory Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK.,UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, London, UK.,Hong Kong Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Hong Kong, China
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- Memory and Aging Center, Department of Neurology, Weill Institute for Neurosciences, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA.,Molecular Biophysics and Integrated Bioimaging Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, California, USA.,Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, California, USA.,Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, California, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Memory Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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Delaby C, Teunissen CE, Blennow K, Alcolea D, Arisi I, Amar EB, Beaume A, Bedel A, Bellomo G, Bigot‐Corbel E, Bjerke M, Blanc‐Quintin M, Boada M, Bousiges O, Chapman MD, DeMarco ML, D'Onofrio M, Dumurgier J, Dufour‐Rainfray D, Engelborghs S, Esselmann H, Fogli A, Gabelle A, Galloni E, Gondolf C, Grandhomme F, Grau‐Rivera O, Hart M, Ikeuchi T, Jeromin A, Kasuga K, Keshavan A, Khalil M, Körtvelyessy P, Kulczynska‐Przybik A, Laplanche J, Lewczuk P, Li Q, Lleó A, Malaplate C, Marquié M, Masters CL, Mroczko B, Nogueira L, Orellana A, Otto M, Oudart J, Paquet C, Paoletti FP, Parnetti L, Perret‐Liaudet A, Peoc'h K, Poesen K, Puig‐Pijoan A, Quadrio I, Quillard‐Muraine M, Rucheton B, Schraen S, Schott JM, Shaw LM, Suárez‐Calvet M, Tsolaki M, Tumani H, Udeh‐Momoh CT, Vaudran L, Verbeek MM, Verde F, Vermunt L, Vogelgsang J, Wiltfang J, Zetterberg H, Lehmann S. Clinical reporting following the quantification of cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers in Alzheimer's disease: An international overview. Alzheimers Dement 2022; 18:1868-1879. [PMID: 34936194 PMCID: PMC9787404 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The current practice of quantifying cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers as an aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease (AD) varies from center to center. For a same biochemical profile, interpretation and reporting of results may differ, which can lead to misunderstandings and raises questions about the commutability of tests. METHODS We obtained a description of (pre-)analytical protocols and sample reports from 40 centers worldwide. A consensus approach allowed us to propose harmonized comments corresponding to the different CSF biomarker profiles observed in patients. RESULTS The (pre-)analytical procedures were similar between centers. There was considerable heterogeneity in cutoff definitions and report comments. We therefore identified and selected by consensus the most accurate and informative comments regarding the interpretation of CSF biomarkers in the context of AD diagnosis. DISCUSSION This is the first time that harmonized reports are proposed across worldwide specialized laboratories involved in the biochemical diagnosis of AD.
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- Constance Delaby
- LBPC‐PPCUniv MontpellierCHU MontpellierINSERMMontpellierFrance,Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau ‐ Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau ‐ Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- Neurochemistry LabDepartment of Clinical ChemistryAmsterdam NeuroscienceAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamNetherlands
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- Institute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau ‐ Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau ‐ Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- European Brain Research Institute (EBRI) “Rita Levi‐Montalcini”RomaItaly
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- Université de ParisCognitive Neurology CenterGHU APHP Nord Lariboisière Fernand‐Widal HospitalParisFrance
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- Lab of Clinical NeurochemistrySection of NeurologyDept. of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of PerugiaPerugiaItaly
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- Vrije Universiteit BrusselCenter for Neurosciences and Department of Clinical BiologyClinical Neurochemistry LaboratoryUniversitair Ziekenhuis BrusselBrusselsBelgium,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute Born‐BungeUniversity of AntwerpAntwerpBelgium
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- Research Center and Memory ClinicFundació ACEInstitut Català de Neurociències Aplicades and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC)BarcelonaSpain,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED)Instituto de Salud Carlos IIIMadridSpain
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- Laboratoire de Biochimie et Biologie Moléculaire, et CNRSICube Laboratory UMR 7357 and FMTS (Fédération de Médecine Translationnelle de Strasbourg)Team IMISHôpitaux Universitaires de StrasbourgStrasbourgFrance
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- Department of NeuroimmunologyNational Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCL Queen SquareLondonUK
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineSt. Paul's Hospital, Providence Health Care, Vancouver, Canada & Department of Pathology & Laboratory MedicineUniversity of British ColumbiaVancouverCanada
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- European Brain Research Institute (EBRI) “Rita Levi‐Montalcini”RomaItaly
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- Université de ParisCognitive Neurology CenterGHU APHP Nord Lariboisière Fernand‐Widal HospitalParisFrance
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute Born‐BungeUniversity of AntwerpAntwerpBelgium,Vrije Universiteit BrusselUniversitair Ziekenhuis BrusselCenter for Neurosciences and Department of NeurologyBrusselsBelgium
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- Department of Psychiatry and PsychotherapyUniversity Medical Center Goettingen (UMGGoettingenGermany
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- CHU Clermont‐FerrandClermont‐FerrandFrance
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- LBPC‐PPCUniv MontpellierCHU MontpellierINSERMMontpellierFrance
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- Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC)Pasqual Maragall FoundationBarcelonaSpain,Servei de NeurologiaHospital del MarUnitat de deteriorament cognitiu i transtorns del movimentBarcelonaSpain,IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)BarcelonaSpain,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES)MadridSpain
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- Department of NeuroimmunologyNational Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCL Queen SquareLondonUK
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- Dept. of Molecular GeneticsCenter for BioresourcesBrain Research InstituteNiigata UniversityNiigataJapan
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- Dept. of Molecular GeneticsCenter for BioresourcesBrain Research InstituteNiigata UniversityNiigataJapan
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- Dementia Research CentreUCL Queen Square Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
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- Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt‐Universität zu BerlinDepartment of NeurologyGerman Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases, Magdeburg, Germany and Charité‐Universitäts medizin BerlinBerlinGermany
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- Université de ParisCognitive Neurology CenterGHU APHP Nord Lariboisière Fernand‐Widal HospitalParisFrance
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- Department of Neurodegeneration DiagnosticsMedical University of BialystokBialystokPoland,Lab for Clinical Neurochemistry and Neurochemical Dementia DiagnosticsUniversitätsklinikum Erlangen and Friedrich‐Alexander Universität Erlangen‐NürnbergErlangenGermany
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- Florey Institute and The University of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau ‐ Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau ‐ Universitat Autònoma de BarcelonaBarcelonaSpain
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- CHRU de NancyLaboratoire de BiochimieBiologie Moléculaire et Nutrition/ Université de LorraineNancyFrance
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- Research Center and Memory ClinicFundació ACEInstitut Català de Neurociències Aplicades and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC)BarcelonaSpain,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED)Instituto de Salud Carlos IIIMadridSpain
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- Florey Institute and The University of MelbourneMelbourneVictoriaAustralia
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- Department of Neurodegeneration DiagnosticsMedical University of BialystokBialystokPoland
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- Laboratoire de Biologie Cellulaire et CytologieCHU PURPANToulouseFrance
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- Research Center and Memory ClinicFundació ACEInstitut Català de Neurociències Aplicades and Universitat Internacional de Catalunya (UIC)BarcelonaSpain,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED)Instituto de Salud Carlos IIIMadridSpain
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- Department of Neurology and CSF LaboratoryUniversity of UlmUlmGermany
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- Université de ParisCognitive Neurology CenterGHU APHP Nord Lariboisière Fernand‐Widal HospitalParisFrance
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- Lab of Clinical NeurochemistrySection of NeurologyDept. of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of PerugiaPerugiaItaly
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- Lab of Clinical NeurochemistrySection of NeurologyDept. of Medicine and SurgeryUniversity of PerugiaPerugiaItaly
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- Lyon Neuroscience Research Center BIORAN Team ‐ CNRS UMR 5292INSERM U1028Lyon University HospitalLyonFrance
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- Université de Paris GHU APHP Nord Beaujon HospitalParisFrance
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- Laboratory for Molecular Neurobiomarker Research (LaMoN)Department of NeurosciencesKU LeuvenLeuven Brain InstituteLeuvenBelgium
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- Servei de NeurologiaHospital del MarUnitat de deteriorament cognitiu i transtorns del movimentBarcelonaSpain,IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)BarcelonaSpain
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- Lyon Neuroscience Research Center BIORAN Team ‐ CNRS UMR 5292INSERM U1028Lyon University HospitalLyonFrance
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- UNIROUENRouen University HospitalDepartment of Clinical biologyBiochemistry laboratoryNormandie UnivRouenFrance
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- InsermCHU LilleU1172‐LilNCogLICENDLabEx DISTALZUniversité de LilleLilleFrance
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine HospitalUniversity of PennsylvaniaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC)Pasqual Maragall FoundationBarcelonaSpain,Servei de NeurologiaHospital del MarUnitat de deteriorament cognitiu i transtorns del movimentBarcelonaSpain,IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute)BarcelonaSpain,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES)MadridSpain
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- 1st Department of NeurologySchool of MedicineFaculty of Health of SciencesAristotle University of ThessalonikiThessalonikiGreece
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- Department of Neurology and CSF LaboratoryUniversity of UlmUlmGermany
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- Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and BehaviourRadboud Alzheimer CentreDepartments of Neurology and Laboratory MedicineRadboud University Medical CenterNijmegenThe Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology ‐ Stroke Unit and Laboratory of NeuroscienceIRCCS Istituto Auxologico ItalianoMilanItaly,Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation“Dino Ferrari” Center, Università degli Studi di MilanoMilanItaly
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- Neurochemistry LabDepartment of Clinical ChemistryAmsterdam NeuroscienceAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamNetherlands
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- Department of Psychiatry and PsychotherapyUniversity Medical Center Goettingen (UMGGoettingenGermany,McLean HospitalTranslational Neuroscience LaboratoryHarvard Medical SchoolBelmontMassachusettsUSA
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- Department of Psychiatry and PsychotherapyUniversity Medical Center Goettingen (UMGGoettingenGermany,German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE)GoettingenGermany,Neurosciences and Signaling GroupInstitute of Biomedicine (iBiMED)Department of Medical SciencesUniversity of AveiroAveiroPortugal
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- Institute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden,Clinical Neurochemistry LaboratorySahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden,UK Dementia Research Institute at UCLLondonUK,Department of Neurodegenerative DiseaseUCL Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
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- LBPC‐PPCUniv MontpellierCHU MontpellierINSERMMontpellierFrance
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Pannee J, Shaw LM, Korecka M, Waligorska T, Teunissen CE, Stoops E, Vanderstichele HMJ, Mauroo K, Verberk IMW, Keshavan A, Pesini P, Sarasa L, Pascual‐Lucas M, Fandos N, Allué J, Portelius E, Andreasson U, Yoda R, Nakamura A, Kaneko N, Yang S, Liu H, Palme S, Bittner T, Mawuenyega KG, Ovod V, Bollinger J, Bateman RJ, Li Y, Dage JL, Stomrud E, Hansson O, Schott JM, Blennow K, Zetterberg H. The global Alzheimer's Association round robin study on plasma amyloid β methods. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS) 2021; 13:e12242. [PMID: 34692980 PMCID: PMC8515356 DOI: 10.1002/dad2.12242] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Blood-based assays to measure brain amyloid beta (Aβ) deposition are an attractive alternative to the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)-based assays currently used in clinical settings. In this study, we examined different blood-based assays to measure Aβ and how they compare among centers and assays. METHODS Aliquots from 81 plasma samples were distributed to 10 participating centers. Seven immunological assays and four mass-spectrometric methods were used to measure plasma Aβ concentrations. RESULTS Correlations were weak for Aβ42 while Aβ40 correlations were stronger. The ratio Aβ42/Aβ40 did not improve the correlations and showed weak correlations. DISCUSSION The poor correlations for Aβ42 in plasma might have several potential explanations, such as the high levels of plasma proteins (compared to CSF), sensitivity to pre-analytical sample handling and specificity, and cross-reactivity of different antibodies. Different methods might also measure different pools of plasma Aβ42. We, however, hypothesize that greater correlations might be seen in future studies because many of the methods have been refined during completion of this study.
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- Josef Pannee
- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgMölndalSweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry LabSahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
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- Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Perelman School of MedicineDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory MedicineUniversity of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Neurochemistry LaboratoryDepartment of Clinical ChemistryAmsterdam NeuroscienceAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Neurochemistry LaboratoryDepartment of Clinical ChemistryAmsterdam NeuroscienceAmsterdam UMCVrije Universiteit AmsterdamAmsterdamthe Netherlands
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- Dementia Research CentreUCL Queen Square Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
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- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgMölndalSweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry LabSahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgMölndalSweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry LabSahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
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- Koichi Tanaka Mass Spectrometry Research LaboratoryShimadzu CorporationKyotoJapan
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- Department of Biomarker ResearchNational Center for Geriatrics and GerontologyObuAichiJapan
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- Koichi Tanaka Mass Spectrometry Research LaboratoryShimadzu CorporationKyotoJapan
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- Department of NeurologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUSA
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- Department of NeurologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUSA
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- Department of NeurologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUSA
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- Department of NeurologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUSA
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- Department of NeurologyWashington University School of MedicineSt. LouisMissouriUSA
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- Clinical Memory Research UnitFaculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
- Memory ClinicSkåne University HospitalMalmöSweden
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- Clinical Memory Research UnitFaculty of MedicineLund UniversityLundSweden
- Memory ClinicSkåne University HospitalMalmöSweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgMölndalSweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry LabSahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologyThe Sahlgrenska Academy, University of GothenburgMölndalSweden
- Clinical Neurochemistry LabSahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
- Department of Neurodegenerative DiseaseUCL Queen Square Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
- UK Dementia Research InstituteLondonUK
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Korecka M, Shaw LM. Mass spectrometry-based methods for robust measurement of Alzheimer's disease biomarkers in biological fluids. J Neurochem 2021; 159:211-233. [PMID: 34244999 PMCID: PMC9057379 DOI: 10.1111/jnc.15465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2021] [Revised: 06/11/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia affecting 60%-70% of people afflicted with this disease. Accurate antemortem diagnosis is urgently needed for early detection of AD to enable reliable estimation of prognosis, intervention, and monitoring of the disease. The National Institute on Aging/Alzheimer's Association sponsored the 'Research Framework: towards a biological definition of AD', which recommends using different biomarkers in living persons for a biomarker-based definition of AD regardless of clinical status. Fluid biomarkers represent one of key groups of them. Since cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is in direct contact with brain and many proteins present in the brain can be detected in CSF, this fluid has been regarded as the best biofluid in which to measure AD biomarkers. Recently, technological advancements in protein detection made possible the effective study of plasma AD biomarkers despite their significantly lower concentrations versus to that in CSF. This and other challenges that face plasma-based biomarker measurements can be overcome by using mass spectrometry. In this review, we discuss AD biomarkers which can be reliably measured in CSF and plasma using targeted mass spectrometry coupled to liquid chromatography (LC/MS/MS). We describe progress in LC/MS/MS methods' development, emphasize the challenges, and summarize major findings. We also highlight the role of mass spectrometry and progress made in the process of global standardization of the measurement of Aβ42/Aβ40. Finally, we briefly describe exploratory proteomics which seek to identify new biomarkers that can contribute to detection of co-pathological processes that are common in sporadic AD.
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- Magdalena Korecka
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Perlman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Perlman School of Medicine University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA USA
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Samuelsson J, Kern S, Zetterberg H, Blennow K, Rothenberg E, Wallengren O, Skoog I, Zettergren A. A Western-style dietary pattern is associated with cerebrospinal fluid biomarker levels for preclinical Alzheimer's disease-A population-based cross-sectional study among 70-year-olds. ALZHEIMER'S & DEMENTIA (NEW YORK, N. Y.) 2021; 7:e12183. [PMID: 34027029 PMCID: PMC8129853 DOI: 10.1002/trc2.12183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2021] [Accepted: 04/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Diet may be a modifiable factor for reducing the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD). Western-style dietary patterns are considered to increase the risk, whereas Mediterranean-style dietary patterns are considered to reduce the risk. An association between diet and AD-related biomarkers have been suggested, but studies are limited. AIM To investigate potential relations between dietary patterns and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarkers for AD among dementia-free older adults. METHODS Data were derived from the population-based Gothenburg H70 Birth Cohort Studies, Sweden. A total of 269 dementia-free 70-year-olds with dietary and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid beta (Aβ42 and Aβ40), total tau (t-tau), and phosphorylated tau (p-tau) data were investigated. Dietary intake was determined by the diet history method, and four dietary patterns were derived by principal component analysis. A Western dietary pattern, a Mediterranean/prudent dietary pattern, a high-protein and alcohol pattern, and a high-total and saturated fat pattern. Logistic regression models, with CSF biomarker pathology (yes/no) as dependent variables, and linear regression models with continuous CSF biomarker levels as dependent variables were performed. The analyses were adjusted for sex, energy intake, body mass index (BMI), educational level, and physical activity level. RESULTS The odds ratio for having total tau pathology (odds ratio [OR] 1.43; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.02 to 2.01) and preclinical AD (Aβ42 and tau pathology; OR 1.79; 95% CI 1.03 to 3.10) was higher among those with a higher adherence to a Western dietary pattern. There were no other associations between the dietary patterns and CSF biomarkers that remained significant in both unadjusted and adjusted models. DISCUSSION Our findings suggest that higher adherence to a Western dietary pattern may be associated with pathological levels of AD biomarkers in the preclinical phase of AD. These findings can be added to the increasing amount of evidence linking diet with AD and may be useful for future intervention studies investigating dietary intake in relation to AD.
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- Jessica Samuelsson
- Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology UnitDepartment of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Centre for Ageing and Health (AGECAP) at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology UnitDepartment of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Centre for Ageing and Health (AGECAP) at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Clinical Neurochemistry LaboratorySahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologySahlgrenska Academy at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
- UK Dementia Research Institute at UCLLondonUK
- Department of Neurodegenerative DiseaseUCL Institute of NeurologyLondonUK
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- Clinical Neurochemistry LaboratorySahlgrenska University HospitalMölndalSweden
- Department of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and PhysiologySahlgrenska Academy at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Clinical Nutrition UnitSahlgrenska University HospitalGothenburgSweden
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- Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology UnitDepartment of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Centre for Ageing and Health (AGECAP) at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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- Neuropsychiatric Epidemiology UnitDepartment of Psychiatry and NeurochemistryInstitute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy, Centre for Ageing and Health (AGECAP) at the University of GothenburgGothenburgSweden
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Hansson O, Batrla R, Brix B, Carrillo MC, Corradini V, Edelmayer RM, Esquivel RN, Hall C, Lawson J, Bastard NL, Molinuevo JL, Nisenbaum LK, Rutz S, Salamone SJ, Teunissen CE, Traynham C, Umek RM, Vanderstichele H, Vandijck M, Wahl S, Weber CJ, Zetterberg H, Blennow K. The Alzheimer's Association international guidelines for handling of cerebrospinal fluid for routine clinical measurements of amyloid β and tau. Alzheimers Dement 2021; 17:1575-1582. [PMID: 33788410 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/29/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
Abstract
The core cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers amyloid beta (Aβ42 and Aβ40), total tau, and phosphorylated tau, have been extensively clinically validated, with very high diagnostic performance for AD, including the early phases of the disease. However, between-center differences in pre-analytical procedures may contribute to variability in measurements across laboratories. To resolve this issue, a workgroup was led by the Alzheimer's Association with experts from both academia and industry. The aim of the group was to develop a simplified and standardized pre-analytical protocol for CSF collection and handling before analysis for routine clinical use, and ultimately to ensure high diagnostic performance and minimize patient misclassification rates. Widespread application of the protocol would help minimize variability in measurements, which would facilitate the implementation of unified cut-off levels across laboratories, and foster the use of CSF biomarkers in AD diagnostics for the benefit of the patients.
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- Oskar Hansson
- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.,Memory Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden
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- Fujirebio Diagnostics Inc, Malvern, Pennsylvania, USA
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- BarcelonaBeta Brain Research Center, Pasqual Maragall Foundation Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain.,AD and Other Cognitive Disorders Unit Hospital Clinic, Barcelona, Spain
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- Neurochemistry Laboratory, Department of Clinical Chemistry, Amsterdam Neuroscience, Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Saladax Biomedical, Inc. Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK.,UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, London, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, the Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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2020 update on the clinical validity of cerebrospinal fluid amyloid, tau, and phospho-tau as biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease in the context of a structured 5-phase development framework. Eur J Nucl Med Mol Imaging 2021; 48:2121-2139. [PMID: 33674895 PMCID: PMC8175301 DOI: 10.1007/s00259-021-05258-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/11/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
Purpose In the last decade, the research community has focused on defining reliable biomarkers for the early detection of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology. In 2017, the Geneva AD Biomarker Roadmap Initiative adapted a framework for the systematic validation of oncological biomarkers to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) AD biomarkers—encompassing the 42 amino-acid isoform of amyloid-β (Aβ42), phosphorylated-tau (P-tau), and Total-tau (T-tau)—with the aim to accelerate their development and clinical implementation. The aim of this work is to update the current validation status of CSF AD biomarkers based on the Biomarker Roadmap methodology. Methods A panel of experts in AD biomarkers convened in November 2019 at a 2-day workshop in Geneva. The level of maturity (fully achieved, partly achieved, preliminary evidence, not achieved, unsuccessful) of CSF AD biomarkers was assessed based on the Biomarker Roadmap methodology before the meeting and presented and discussed during the workshop. Results By comparison to the previous 2017 Geneva Roadmap meeting, the primary advances in CSF AD biomarkers have been in the area of a unified protocol for CSF sampling, handling and storage, the introduction of certified reference methods and materials for Aβ42, and the introduction of fully automated assays. Additional advances have occurred in the form of defining thresholds for biomarker positivity and assessing the impact of covariates on their discriminatory ability. Conclusions Though much has been achieved for phases one through three, much work remains in phases four (real world performance) and five (assessment of impact/cost). To a large degree, this will depend on the availability of disease-modifying treatments for AD, given these will make accurate and generally available diagnostic tools key to initiate therapy. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00259-021-05258-7.
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Trelle AN, Carr VA, Wilson EN, Swarovski MS, Hunt MP, Toueg TN, Tran TT, Channappa D, Corso NK, Thieu MK, Jayakumar M, Nadiadwala A, Guo W, Tanner NJ, Bernstein JD, Litovsky CP, Guerin SA, Khazenzon AM, Harrison MB, Rutt BK, Deutsch GK, Chin FT, Davidzon GA, Hall JN, Sha SJ, Fredericks CA, Andreasson KI, Kerchner GA, Wagner AD, Mormino EC. Association of CSF Biomarkers With Hippocampal-Dependent Memory in Preclinical Alzheimer Disease. Neurology 2021; 96:e1470-e1481. [PMID: 33408146 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000011477] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 12/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether memory tasks with demonstrated sensitivity to hippocampal function can detect variance related to preclinical Alzheimer disease (AD) biomarkers, we examined associations between performance in 3 memory tasks and CSF β-amyloid (Aβ)42/Aβ40 and phosopho-tau181 (p-tau181) in cognitively unimpaired older adults (CU). METHODS CU enrolled in the Stanford Aging and Memory Study (n = 153; age 68.78 ± 5.81 years; 94 female) completed a lumbar puncture and memory assessments. CSF Aβ42, Aβ40, and p-tau181 were measured with the automated Lumipulse G system in a single-batch analysis. Episodic memory was assayed using a standardized delayed recall composite, paired associate (word-picture) cued recall, and a mnemonic discrimination task that involves discrimination between studied "target" objects, novel "foil" objects, and perceptually similar "lure" objects. Analyses examined cross-sectional relationships among memory performance, age, and CSF measures, controlling for sex and education. RESULTS Age and lower Aβ42/Aβ40 were independently associated with elevated p-tau181. Age, Aβ42/Aβ40, and p-tau181 were each associated with (1) poorer associative memory and (2) diminished improvement in mnemonic discrimination performance across levels of decreased task difficulty (i.e., target-lure similarity). P-tau mediated the effect of Aβ42/Aβ40 on memory. Relationships between CSF proteins and delayed recall were similar but nonsignificant. CSF Aβ42 was not significantly associated with p-tau181 or memory. CONCLUSIONS Tests designed to tax hippocampal function are sensitive to subtle individual differences in memory among CU and correlate with early AD-associated biomarker changes in CSF. These tests may offer utility for identifying CU with preclinical AD pathology.
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- Alexandra N Trelle
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA.
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Wanjia Guo
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Natalie J Tanner
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Jeffrey D Bernstein
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Celia P Litovsky
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Scott A Guerin
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Anna M Khazenzon
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Marc B Harrison
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Brian K Rutt
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Gayle K Deutsch
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Frederick T Chin
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Guido A Davidzon
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Jacob N Hall
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Sharon J Sha
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Carolyn A Fredericks
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Katrin I Andreasson
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Geoffrey A Kerchner
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Anthony D Wagner
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
| | - Elizabeth C Mormino
- From the Department of Psychology (A.N.T., V.A.C., M.P.H., T.T.T., M.K.T., M.J., W.G., N.J.T., J.D.B., C.P.L., S.A.G., A.M.K., M.B.H., A.D.W.), Stanford University; and Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences (E.N.W., M.S.S., T.N.T., D.C., N.K.C., A.N., G.K.D., J.N.H., S.J.S., C.A.F., K.I.A., G.A.K., E.C.M.) and Division of Nuclear Medicine & Molecular Imaging Division, Department of Radiology (B.K.R., F.T.C., G.A.D.), Stanford Medical School, CA
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Increasing the reproducibility of fluid biomarker studies in neurodegenerative studies. Nat Commun 2020; 11:6252. [PMID: 33288742 PMCID: PMC7721731 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-19957-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Biomarkers have revolutionized scientific research on neurodegenerative diseases, in particular Alzheimer's disease, transformed drug trial design, and are also increasingly improving patient management in clinical practice. A few key cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers have been robustly associated with neurodegenerative diseases. Several novel biomarkers are very promising, especially blood-based markers. However, many biomarker findings have had low reproducibility despite initial promising results. In this perspective, we identify possible sources for low reproducibility of studies on fluid biomarkers for neurodegenerative diseases, with a focus on Alzheimer's disease. We suggest guidelines for researchers and journal editors, with the aim to improve reproducibility of findings.
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Kapoor R, Smith KE, Allegretta M, Arnold DL, Carroll W, Comabella M, Furlan R, Harp C, Kuhle J, Leppert D, Plavina T, Sellebjerg F, Sincock C, Teunissen CE, Topalli I, von Raison F, Walker E, Fox RJ. Serum neurofilament light as a biomarker in progressive multiple sclerosis. Neurology 2020; 95:436-444. [PMID: 32675076 PMCID: PMC7538221 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000010346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
Abstract
There is an unmet need in multiple sclerosis (MS) therapy for treatments to stop progressive disability. The development of treatments may be accelerated if novel biomarkers are developed to overcome the limitations of traditional imaging outcomes revealed in early phase trials. In January 2019, the International Progressive MS Alliance convened a standing expert panel to consider potential tissue fluid biomarkers in MS in general and in progressive MS specifically. The panel focused their attention on neurofilament light chain (NfL) in serum or plasma, examining data from both relapsing and progressive MS. Here, we report the initial conclusions of the panel and its recommendations for further research. Serum NfL (sNfL) is a plausible marker of neurodegeneration that can be measured accurately, sensitively, and reproducibly, but standard procedures for sample processing and analysis should be established. Findings from relapsing and progressive cohorts concur and indicate that sNfL concentrations correlate with imaging and disability measures, predict the future course of the disease, and can predict response to treatment. Importantly, disease activity from active inflammation (i.e., new T2 and gadolinium-enhancing lesions) is a large contributor to sNfL, so teasing apart disease activity from the disease progression that drives insidious disability progression in progressive MS will be challenging. More data are required on the effects of age and comorbidities, as well as the relative contributions of inflammatory activity and other disease processes. The International Progressive MS Alliance is well positioned to advance these initiatives by connecting and supporting relevant stakeholders in progressive MS.
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Affiliation(s)
- Raju Kapoor
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Kathryn E Smith
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Mark Allegretta
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Douglas L Arnold
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - William Carroll
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Manuel Comabella
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Roberto Furlan
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Christopher Harp
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Jens Kuhle
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - David Leppert
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
| | - Tatiana Plavina
- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic
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- From the University College London (R.K.), United Kingdom; National Multiple Sclerosis Society (K.E.S., M.A.), New York; McGill University (D.L.A.), Montreal, Canada; Perron Institute (W.C.), Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Perth, Australia; University Hospital Vall d'Hebron (M.C.), Barcelona, Spain; San Raffaele Scientific Institute (R.F.), Milan, Italy; Genentech/Roche (C.H.), South San Francisco; University Hospital Basel (J.K., D.L.), Switzerland; Biogen (T.P.), Boston; Quanterix Corporation (T.P.), Billerica; Rigshospitalet (F.S.), University of Copenhagen, Denmark; Progressive Multiple Sclerosis Alliance (C.S.), Glasgow, United Kingdom; Amsterdam UMC (C.E.T.), the Netherlands; MedDay Pharma (I.T.), Paris, France; Novartis (F.v.R.), Basel, Switzerland; Elizabeth Walker Consulting (E.W.), Seattle; and Mellen Center for Multiple Sclerosis (R.J.F.), Cleveland Clinic.
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Somers C, Lewczuk P, Sieben A, Van Broeckhoven C, De Deyn PP, Kornhuber J, Martin JJ, Bjerke M, Engelborghs S. Validation of the Erlangen Score Algorithm for Differential Dementia Diagnosis in Autopsy-Confirmed Subjects. J Alzheimers Dis 2020; 68:1151-1159. [PMID: 30883344 PMCID: PMC6484252 DOI: 10.3233/jad-180563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
Abstract
Background: Despite decades of research on the optimization of the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), its biomarker-based diagnosis is being hampered by the lack of comparability of raw biomarker data. In order to overcome this limitation, the Erlangen Score (ES), among other approaches, was set up as a diagnostic-relevant interpretation algorithm. Objective: To validate the ES algorithm in a cohort of neuropathologically confirmed cases with AD (n = 106) and non-AD dementia (n = 57). Methods: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) biomarker concentrations of Aβ1-42, T-tau, and P-tau181 were measured with commercially available single analyte ELISA kits. Based on these biomarkers, ES was calculated as previously reported. Results: This algorithm proved to categorize AD in different degrees of likelihood, ranging from neurochemically “normal”, “improbably having AD”, “possibly having AD”, to “probably having AD”, with a diagnostic accuracy of 74% using the neuropathology as a reference. Conclusion: The ability of the ES to overcome the high variability of raw CSF biomarker data may provide a useful diagnostic tool for comparing neurochemical diagnoses between different labs or methods used.
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- Charisse Somers
- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Laboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Białystok, Białystok, Poland
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- Biobank, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Neurodegenerative Brain Diseases Group, Center for Molecular Neurology, VIB, Antwerp, Belgium.,Laboratory of Neurogenetics, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Laboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Biobank, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Neurology and Memory Clinic, Hospital Network Antwerp (ZNA) Middelheim and Hoge Beuken, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany
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- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Laboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium
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- Reference Center for Biological Markers of Dementia (BIODEM), Laboratory of Neurochemistry and Behavior, Institute Born-Bunge, University of Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.,Department of Neurology and Memory Clinic, Hospital Network Antwerp (ZNA) Middelheim and Hoge Beuken, Antwerp, Belgium
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Boulo S, Kuhlmann J, Andreasson U, Brix B, Venkataraman I, Herbst V, Rutz S, Manuilova E, Vandijck M, Dekeyser F, Bjerke M, Pannee J, Charoud-Got J, Auclair G, Mazoua S, Pinski G, Trapmann S, Schimmel H, Emons H, Quaglia M, Portelius E, Korecka M, Shaw LM, Lame M, Chambers E, Vanderstichele H, Stoops E, Leinenbach A, Bittner T, Jenkins RG, Kostanjevecki V, Lewczuk P, Gobom J, Zetterberg H, Zegers I, Blennow K. First amyloid β1-42 certified reference material for re-calibrating commercial immunoassays. Alzheimers Dement 2020; 16:1493-1503. [PMID: 32755010 PMCID: PMC7984389 DOI: 10.1002/alz.12145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2020] [Revised: 05/13/2020] [Accepted: 06/17/2020] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Reference materials based on human cerebrospinal fluid were certified for the mass concentration of amyloid beta (Aβ)1-42 (Aβ42 ). They are intended to be used to calibrate diagnostic assays for Aβ42 . METHODS The three certified reference materials (CRMs), ERM-DA480/IFCC, ERM-DA481/IFCC and ERM-DA482/IFCC, were prepared at three concentration levels and characterized using isotope dilution mass spectrometry methods. Roche, EUROIMMUN, and Fujirebio used the three CRMs to re-calibrate their immunoassays. RESULTS The certified Aβ42 mass concentrations in ERM-DA480/IFCC, ERM-DA481/IFCC, and ERM-DA482/IFCC are 0.45, 0.72, and 1.22 μg/L, respectively, with expanded uncertainties (k = 2) of 0.07, 0.11, and 0.18 μg/L, respectively. Before re-calibration, a good correlation (Pearson's r > 0.97), yet large biases, were observed between results from different commercial assays. After re-calibration the between-assay bias was reduced to < 5%. DISCUSSION The Aβ42 CRMs can ensure the equivalence of results between methods and across platforms for the measurement of Aβ42 .
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- Sébastien Boulo
- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Neurochemistry Laboratory, Department of Clinical Biology and Center for Neurosciences, UZ Brussel and Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Brussels, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Perelman School of Medicine, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Waters Corporation, Milford, Massachusetts, USA
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- PPD Laboratories, Department of Chromatographic Sciences, Richmond, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy, Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg, Erlangen, Germany.,Department of Neurodegeneration Diagnostics, Medical University of Bialystok, Bialystok, Poland
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK.,UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, London, UK
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- European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Geel, Belgium
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- Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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Ashton NJ, Hye A, Rajkumar AP, Leuzy A, Snowden S, Suárez-Calvet M, Karikari TK, Schöll M, La Joie R, Rabinovici GD, Höglund K, Ballard C, Hortobágyi T, Svenningsson P, Blennow K, Zetterberg H, Aarsland D. An update on blood-based biomarkers for non-Alzheimer neurodegenerative disorders. Nat Rev Neurol 2020; 16:265-284. [PMID: 32322100 DOI: 10.1038/s41582-020-0348-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 101] [Impact Index Per Article: 25.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/11/2023]
Abstract
Cerebrospinal fluid analyses and neuroimaging can identify the underlying pathophysiology at the earliest stage of some neurodegenerative disorders, but do not have the scalability needed for population screening. Therefore, a blood-based marker for such pathophysiology would have greater utility in a primary care setting and in eligibility screening for clinical trials. Rapid advances in ultra-sensitive assays have enabled the levels of pathological proteins to be measured in blood samples, but research has been predominantly focused on Alzheimer disease (AD). Nonetheless, proteins that were identified as potential blood-based biomarkers for AD, for example, amyloid-β, tau, phosphorylated tau and neurofilament light chain, are likely to be relevant to other neurodegenerative disorders that involve similar pathological processes and could also be useful for the differential diagnosis of clinical symptoms. This Review outlines the neuropathological, clinical, molecular imaging and cerebrospinal fluid features of the most common neurodegenerative disorders outside the AD continuum and gives an overview of the current status of blood-based biomarkers for these disorders.
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- Nicholas J Ashton
- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK.,NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health & Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation, London, UK
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK.,NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health & Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation, London, UK
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK.,NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health & Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation, London, UK.,Institute of Mental Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden
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- Core Metabolomics and Lipidomics Laboratory, Metabolic Research Laboratories, Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, UK
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Barcelonaβeta Brain Research Center (BBRC), Pasqual Maragall Foundation, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.,Department of Neurology, Hospital del Mar, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Wallenberg Centre for Molecular and Translational Medicine, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden.,Clinical Memory Research Unit, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden.,Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, London, UK
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- Memory and Aging Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Memory and Aging Center, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Center for Alzheimer Disease Research, Neurogeriatrics Division, Karolinska Institutet, Novum, Huddinge, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK.,MTA-DE Cerebrovascular and Neurodegenerative Research Group, Department of Neurology, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK.,Clinical Neuroscience, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden
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- Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, Institute of Neuroscience & Physiology, The Sahlgrenska Academy at the University of Gothenburg, Mölndal, Sweden.,Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Mölndal, Sweden.,Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London, UK.,UK Dementia Research Institute at UCL, London, UK
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, Maurice Wohl Clinical Neuroscience Institute, King's College London, London, UK. .,NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Mental Health & Biomedical Research Unit for Dementia at South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation, London, UK. .,Centre for Age-Related Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway.
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Höglund K, Schussler N, Kvartsberg H, Smailovic U, Brinkmalm G, Liman V, Becker B, Zetterberg H, Cedazo-Minguez A, Janelidze S, Lefevre IA, Eyquem S, Hansson O, Blennow K. Cerebrospinal fluid neurogranin in an inducible mouse model of neurodegeneration: A translatable marker of synaptic degeneration. Neurobiol Dis 2020; 134:104645. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nbd.2019.104645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 10/11/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Bayart JL, Hanseeuw B, Ivanoiu A, van Pesch V. Analytical and clinical performances of the automated Lumipulse cerebrospinal fluid Aβ42 and T-Tau assays for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. J Neurol 2019; 266:2304-2311. [DOI: 10.1007/s00415-019-09418-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 05/30/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The standardization of cerebrospinal fluid markers and neuropathological diagnoses brings to light the frequent complexity of concomitant pathology in Alzheimer's disease: The next challenge for biochemical markers? Clin Biochem 2019; 72:15-23. [PMID: 31194969 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2019.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2019] [Revised: 05/29/2019] [Accepted: 06/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
During the last two decades, neuropathological examination of the brain has evolved both technically and scientifically. The increasing use of immunohistochemistry to detect protein aggregates paralleled a better understanding of neuroanatomical progression of protein deposition. As a consequence, an international effort was achieved to standardize hyperphosphorylated-Tau (phospho-TAU), ßAmyloid (Aß), alpha syncuclein (alpha-syn), phosphorylated transactive response DNA-binding protein 43 (phospho-TDP43) and vascular pathology detection. Meanwhile harmonized staging systems emerged in order to increase inter rater reproducibility. Therefore, a refined definition of Alzheimer's disease was recommended., a clearer picture of the neuropathological lesions diversity emerged secondarily to the systematic assessment of concomitant pathology highlighting finally a low rate of pure AD pathology. This brings new challenges to laboratory medicine in the field of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) markers of Alzheimer's disease: how to further validate total Tau, phospho-TAU, Aß40 and Aß42 and new marker level cut-offs while autopsy rates are declining?
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Bernardini S, Zima T. Alzheimer's disease: Making the point. Clin Biochem 2019; 72:1-2. [PMID: 31125534 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2019.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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- Sergio Bernardini
- Dept. of Experimental Medicine University of Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy.
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- Institute of Medical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine, The First Faculty of Medicine, General University Hospital, U Nemocnice 2 CZ-121 08, Prague 2, Czech republic
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Shaw LM, Hansson O, Manuilova E, Masters CL, Doecke JD, Li QX, Rutz S, Widmann M, Leinenbach A, Blennow K. Method comparison study of the Elecsys® β-Amyloid (1-42) CSF assay versus comparator assays and LC-MS/MS. Clin Biochem 2019; 72:7-14. [PMID: 31129181 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2019.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarkers, such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) amyloid-β (1-42; Aβ42), can provide high diagnostic accuracy. Several immunoassays are available for Aβ42 quantitation, but standardisation across assays remains an issue. We compared the Elecsys® β-Amyloid (1-42) CSF assay with three assays and two liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) methods. METHODS Three method comparison studies evaluated the correlation between the Elecsys® β-Amyloid (1-42) CSF assay versus: INNOTEST® β-AMYLOID(1-42) (860 samples) and the Roche Diagnostics-developed LC-MS/MS method (250 samples); INNO-BIA AlzBio3 and the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)-developed LC-MS/MS method (250 samples); and ADx-EUROIMMUN Beta-Amyloid (1-42) enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) (49 samples). RESULTS High correlation was demonstrated between Elecsys® β-Amyloid (1-42) CSF and comparator assays: INNOTEST® β-AMYLOID(1-42) (Spearman's ρ, 0.954); INNO-BIA AlzBio3 (Spearman's ρ, 0.864); ADx-EUROIMMUN Beta-Amyloid (1-42) ELISA (Pearson's r, 0.925). Elecsys® assay and LC-MS/MS measurements were highly correlated: Pearson's r, 0.949 (Roche Diagnostics-developed method) and 0.943 (UPenn-developed method). CONCLUSION Findings from this multicentre evaluation further support use of the Elecsys® β-Amyloid (1-42) CSF assay to aid AD diagnosis. CSF-based certified reference materials should improve agreement across assays and mass spectrometry-based methods, which is essential to establish a global uniform CSF Aβ42 cut-off to detect amyloid pathology.
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- Leslie M Shaw
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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- Clinical Memory Research Unit, Lund University, VO Minnessjukdomar, Simrisbanv 14/4, 212 24 Malmö, Sweden; Memory Clinic, Skåne University Hospital, Inga Marie Nilssons gata 47, 214 21 Malmö, Sweden.
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.
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- The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation/Australian E-Health Research Centre, Butterfield St & Bowen Bridge Rd, Herston, QLD 4029, Australia.
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- The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne, 30 Royal Parade, Parkville, VIC 3052, Australia.
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- Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Nonnenwald 2, 82377 Penzberg, Germany.
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- Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Sandhofer Str. 116, 68305 Mannheim, Germany.
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- Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Inselkammerstraße 8, 82008 Unterhaching, Munich, Germany.
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- Clinical Neurochemistry Laboratory, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Göteborgsvägen 31, 431 80 Mölndal, Sweden; Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Department of Psychiatry and Neurochemistry, The Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg, Wallinsgatan 6, 431 41 Mölndal, Sweden.
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Braga F, Panteghini M. Commutability of reference and control materials: an essential factor for assuring the quality of measurements in Laboratory Medicine. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2019; 57:967-973. [DOI: 10.1515/cclm-2019-0154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Traceability to a common reference ensures equivalence of results obtained by different assays. Traceability is achieved by an unbroken sequence of calibrations, using reference materials (RMs) that must be commutable. Using non-commutable RMs for calibration will introduce a bias in the calibrated method producing incorrect results for clinical samples (CS). Commutability was defined in 1973 as “the ability of an enzyme material to show inter-assay activity changes comparable to those of the same enzyme in human serum” and later extended as a characteristic of all RMs. However, the concept is still poorly understood and appreciated. Commutability assessment has been covered in CLSI guidelines and requires: (a) selection of 20 CS spanning the relevant concentration range; (b) analysis of both RM and CS with the pair of procedures; (c) data elaboration using regression analysis and calculation if RM fall within the 95% prediction interval defined by CS. This approach has been criticized and to improve it The International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine established a working group that recently finalized recommendations. Commutability is also a requirement for the applicability of external quality assessment (EQA) results in the evaluation of the performance of participating laboratories in terms of standardization of their measurements. Unfortunately, EQA materials are usually not validated for commutability.
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- Federica Braga
- Research Centre for Metrological Traceability in Laboratory Medicine (CIRME), University of Milan , Via G.B. Grassi 74 , Milano , Italy , Phone: +39 02 39042766
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- Research Centre for Metrological Traceability in Laboratory Medicine (CIRME), University of Milan , Milano , Italy
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Fichou Y, Al-Hilaly YK, Devred F, Smet-Nocca C, Tsvetkov PO, Verelst J, Winderickx J, Geukens N, Vanmechelen E, Perrotin A, Serpell L, Hanseeuw BJ, Medina M, Buée L, Landrieu I. The elusive tau molecular structures: can we translate the recent breakthroughs into new targets for intervention? Acta Neuropathol Commun 2019; 7:31. [PMID: 30823892 PMCID: PMC6397507 DOI: 10.1186/s40478-019-0682-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2019] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Insights into tau molecular structures have advanced significantly in recent years. This field has been the subject of recent breakthroughs, including the first cryo-electron microscopy structures of tau filaments from Alzheimer’s and Pick’s disease inclusions, as well as the structure of the repeat regions of tau bound to microtubules. Tau structure covers various species as the tau protein itself takes many forms. We will here address a range of studies that help to define the many facets of tau protein structures and how they translate into pathogenic forms. New results shed light on previous data that need now to be revisited in order to up-date our knowledge of tau molecular structure. Finally, we explore how these data can contribute the important medical aspects of this research - diagnosis and therapeutics.
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Poesen K, Van Damme P. Diagnostic and Prognostic Performance of Neurofilaments in ALS. Front Neurol 2019; 9:1167. [PMID: 30713520 PMCID: PMC6345692 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2018.01167] [Citation(s) in RCA: 81] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 01/03/2023] Open
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There is a need for biomarkers for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), to support the diagnosis of the disease, to predict disease progression and to track disease activity and treatment responses. Over the last decade multiple studies have investigated the potential of neurofilament levels, both in cerebrospinal fluid and blood, as biomarker for ALS. The most widely studied neurofilament subunits are neurofilament light chain (NfL) and phosphorylated neurofilament heavy chain (pNfH). Neurofilament levels are reflecting neuronal injury and therefore potentially of value in ALS and other neurological disorders. In this mini-review, we summarize and discuss the available evidence about neurofilaments as diagnostic and prognostic biomarker for human ALS.
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- Koen Poesen
- Department of Neurosciences, Laboratory for Molecular Neurobiomarker Research, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Laboratory Medicine, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Laboratory of Neurobiology, Department of Neurosciences, KU Leuven and Center for Brain & Disease Research VIB Leuven, Leuven, Belgium.,Department of Neurology, Neuromuscular Reference Centre, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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