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ReviewCurrent medical science2026

From Bench to Bedside: Neurofilament Light Chain as a Biomarker in Ischemic Stroke.

Khiany Mathias, Anita Dal Bó Tiscoski, Francieli Vuolo, Maria Amélia Cechinel, Naíla Maciel Andrade, Fabricia Petronilho

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Review in Current medical science, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Khiany MathiasLaboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Criciuma, SC, Brazil.
Anita Dal Bó TiscoskiLaboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Criciuma, SC, Brazil.
Francieli VuoloLaboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Criciuma, SC, Brazil.
Maria Amélia CechinelLaboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Criciuma, SC, Brazil.
Naíla Maciel AndradeLaboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Criciuma, SC, Brazil.
Fabricia PetronilhoLaboratory of Experimental Neurology, Graduate Program in Health Sciences, Health Sciences Unit, University of Southern Santa Catarina, Criciuma, SC, Brazil. fabriciapetronilho@unesc.net.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3240-2808

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Neurofilaments (NFs) are protein structures that form part of the neuronal cytoskeleton, providing structural support and facilitating axonal transport. Neurofilament light chain (NFL) has emerged as a promising biomarker for various neurological conditions, as it is released into the bloodstream following neuronal damage. The ability of NFL to differentiate between types of injury and enhance the accuracy of clinical prediction models makes it an asset in both clinical practice and research. Studies suggest that NFL can be employed to diagnose and monitor disease progression and aid in the prognosis of various neurological conditions, including ischemic stroke (IS). In IS, NFL serves as a predictor of severity, functional recovery, and the risk of complications. This review therefore synthesizes current preclinical and clinical studies on the use of NFL as a biomarker for prognosis, monitoring, and treatment in IS.

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BiomarkersBrain IschemiaIschemic StrokeNeurofilament ProteinsStrokeAnimalsHumansPrognosisBiomarkersneurofilament protein LNeurofilament ProteinsBiomarkerIschemic strokeNeurofilamentNeurofilament light chain (NFL)

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PMCPMC13314808

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