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ReviewCureus2024

Emerging Biomarkers for the Early Detection of Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Narrative Review.

Syed Faqeer Hussain Bokhari, Mohammed Khaleel I Kh Almadhoun, Muhammad U Khan, Shahzad Ahmad, Manahil Awan, Muhammad Mustafa Imran, Muhammad Bashir, Muhammad Rohail Tariq, Minahil Imran, Muhammad Omer Khalid

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. Autoimmune Encephalitis in Acute Care-Pathology, Diagnosis, and Management.Advanced science (Weinheim, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany) · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Syed Faqeer Hussain BokhariMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Mohammed Khaleel I Kh AlmadhounMedicine and Surgery, Mutah University, Karak, JOR.
Muhammad U KhanMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Shahzad AhmadCardiac Surgery, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Manahil AwanExecutive and Special Ward, Liaquat National Hospital, Karachi, PAK.
Muhammad Mustafa ImranMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Muhammad BashirMedicine and Surgery, Jinnah Medical and Dental College, Karachi, PAK.
Muhammad Rohail TariqMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Minahil ImranMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.
Muhammad Omer KhalidMedicine and Surgery, King Edward Medical University, Lahore, PAK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a rare yet critical neurological disorder characterized by inflammation of the brain, typically triggered by an abnormal immune response. The early detection and diagnosis of AE are crucial for effective treatment and improved patient outcomes. However, the diagnostic process is often complicated by the diverse clinical presentations of AE, which can mimic other neurological and psychiatric conditions. Currently, diagnosis relies on a combination of clinical evaluation, neuroimaging, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and the detection of specific autoantibodies. Despite advances in these areas, challenges remain, particularly in cases where patients are seronegative or present with nonspecific symptoms. This narrative review provides a comprehensive overview of emerging biomarkers for the early detection of AE, highlighting their potential to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed. We explore a variety of biomarkers, including novel autoantibodies, inflammatory markers, cytokines, and neuronal damage indicators, and discuss their clinical implications. This review emphasizes the need for biomarkers that are not only sensitive and specific but also accessible and rapid to facilitate earlier diagnosis and treatment. By synthesizing current research, this review aims to contribute to the ongoing efforts to refine the diagnostic approach to AE, ultimately improving outcomes for patients affected by this challenging condition.

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autoantibodiesautoimmune encephalitisbiomarkersmetabolomicsneurofilament light chainneuroimagingproteomics

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PMID39391424
PMCPMC11464805

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