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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025

Investigating the contribution of laboratory parameters on plasma neurofilament light chain levels in multiple sclerosis.

Valerio Nicolella, Monica Gelzo, Carmela Polito, Giuseppina Affinito, Sveva Bagnasco, Raffaella Addesso, Gustavo Cernera, Rosa Sirica, Evelina La Civita, Mariano Fiorenza and 6 more

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Valerio NicolellaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Monica GelzoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Carmela PolitoDepartment of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Giuseppina AffinitoDepartment of Public Health, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Sveva BagnascoCentre for Advanced Biotechnology (CEINGE), Naples, Italy.
Raffaella AddessoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Gustavo CerneraDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Rosa SiricaDepartment of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Evelina La CivitaDepartment of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Mariano FiorenzaDepartment of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Federica NovarellaDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Raffaele PalladinoDepartment of Public Health, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Vincenzo Brescia MorraDepartment of Neuroscience, Reproductive Sciences and Odontostomatology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Giuseppe CastaldoDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Daniela TerraccianoDepartment of Translational Medical Sciences, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.
Marcello MocciaDepartment of Molecular Medicine and Medical Biotechnology, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy.

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the associations between several laboratory parameters and plasma neurofilament light chain (pNfL) in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), as well as their additional contribution to the established relationships between pNfL, demographics, and MS disability. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, we included 638 people with MS (PwMS) and evaluated pNfL (using fully automated chemiluminescent enzyme immunoassay), along with demographic, clinical and laboratory variables. Laboratory variables were preliminary selected using univariate linear regression models and multicollinearity analysis. A multivariate linear regression model was then employed to determine independent predictors of pNfL levels. Finally, we used linear regression models to explore the clinical utility of adjusting pNfL level. Results: On the multivariate linear regression model, higher pNfL was associated with older age (Coeff = 0.15; 95%CI = 0.04, 0.26; Conclusion: Although laboratory markers of lymphocyte depletion and metabolic/nutritional status are correlated with pNfL levels, they do not modify its relationship with MS disability.

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biomarkerlaboratorymetabolic statusmultiple sclerosisneurofilament

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PMCPMC12483878

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