Sex-Related Differences in Cerebrospinal Fluid Plasma-Derived Proteins of Neurological Patients

Sex-Related Differences in Cerebrospinal Fluid Plasma-Derived Proteins of Neurological Patients

Background and aims: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) protein content presents a sexual dimorphism in humans. We investigated sex-related differences in CSF IgG levels and in the quantification of intrathecal IgG synthesis (IIS). Methods: CSF, serum albumin and IgG were measured in 1519 neurological patien...

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Main Authors: Massimiliano Castellazzi, Caterina Ferri, Sarah Alfiero, Ilenia Lombardo, Michele Laudisi, Ginevra Tecilla, Michela Boni, Stefano Pizzicotti, Enrico Fainardi, Tiziana Bellini, Maura Pugliatti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
sex
age
cerebrospinal fluid
albumin quotient
intrathecal IgG synthesis
blood-cerebrospinal fluid barrier
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/11/5/884

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