L1 cell adhesion molecule found in human CSF varies as a function of age

Exp Neurol. 2006 Nov;202(1):262-5. doi: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2006.05.029. Epub 2006 Jul 21.

Abstract

Differences in the pattern and quantity of high molecular weight isoforms of L1 neural cell adhesion molecule were found between premature and term newborns compared to children and adults. These patterns were disrupted in two patients with neurologic disease.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aging / cerebrospinal fluid*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoblotting / methods
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Molecular Weight
  • Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule L1 / cerebrospinal fluid*

Substances

  • Neural Cell Adhesion Molecule L1