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Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) - Biomarker

🔬 Protein Info
Gene SymbolNEFL
Full NameNeurofilament Light Polypeptide
Chromosome8p21.2
Protein FamilyIntermediate filament family
Functionis a neuronal intermediate filament protein encoded by the NEFL gene on chromosome 8p21.
Primary ExpressionCNS and PNS neurons (axons)
Molecular Weight~61.5 kDa
Amino Acids543 aa
Exons4
PathwaysAmyloid, ubiquitin-proteasome
UniProt IDP07196
NCBI Gene ID4747
Ensembl IDENSG00000104825
OMIM162280
GeneCardsNEFL
Human Protein AtlasNEFL
Associated DiseasesAging, Als, Alzheimer, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Dementia
InteractionsALZHEIMER, ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE, AMYLOID, AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS, AND, APOE
KG Connections274 knowledge graph edges
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Related Hypotheses (28)

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Metabolic Reprogramming via Microglial Glycolysis Inhibition
Score: 0.67
TREM2-mediated microglial tau clearance enhancement
Score: 0.62
TREM2-Mediated Selective Aggregate Clearance Pathway
Score: 0.58
TREM2-Dependent Microglial Senescence Transition
Score: 0.58
Synaptic Vesicle Tau Capture Inhibition
Score: 0.58
Enteric Nervous System Prion-Like Propagation Blockade
Score: 0.48
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Related Analyses (8)

Astrocyte Reactivity Subtypes in Neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · archived
Neuroinflammation resolution mechanisms and pro-resolving me
neurodegeneration · completed
Mitochondrial transfer between astrocytes and neurons
neurodegeneration · archived
Lipid raft composition changes in synaptic neurodegeneration
neurodegeneration · completed
SEA-AD Gene Expression Profiling — Allen Brain Cell Atlas
neurodegeneration · completed

Related Experiments (5)

ER-Golgi Secretory Pathway Dysfunction in PD - Experiment De
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
Macroautophagy Dysfunction in PD - Experiment Design
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.40
TLR expression analysis in Parkinson's disease patients
clinical · proposed · Score: 0.85
TLR4 Activation Assay with NETs and Anti-CarP Antibodies
exploratory · proposed · Score: 0.85
TLR expression in α-synuclein overexpressing mice
validation · proposed · Score: 0.80

See Also (4)

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
redirect · KG edge: associated_with
Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA)
entity · KG edge: activates
Alzheimer Indonesia
institution · KG edge: activates
Packard Center for ALS Research
institution · KG edge: associated_with

Knowledge Graph (12 edges)

UCHL1 interacts_with NFL
GFAP interacts_with NFL
TMEM119 interacts_with NFL
SYNAPTOPHYSIN biomarker_for NFL
BACE1 biomarker_for NFL
NFL interacts_with GFAP
NFL biomarker_for BACE1
NFL biomarker_for NEUROGRANIN
NFL biomarker_for TAU
SOD1 associated_with NFL

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