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Biomarker TSH Full name Thyroid stimulating hormone Molecular Type hormone
Molecular Formula Macromolecule Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Monitoring
Disease(or Constitution) Thyroid Dysfunction Disease Subtypes Primary hypothyroidism
Organ Thyroid/Pituitary Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (chemiluminescence immunoassay, ELISA)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Thyroid hormone synthesis, negative feedback stimulate secretion of pituitary TSH increased
Clinical Availability Status Diagnostic core index (acuity 4.2 mIU/L), joint FT4 confirmed
Notes and Dynamics With the joint can distinguish between primary and central JiaJian FT4
Biomarker MOG-IgG Full name Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody Molecular Type Protein (Antibody)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Radiologically Isolated Syndrome (RIS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (Cell-based Assay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Targets myelin MOG protein, mediates complement-dependent demyelination, associated with RIS conversion to clinically confirmed MS.
Clinical Availability Status Clinical validation / guideline recommendation: A core indicator for distinguishing RIS from MOGAD.
Notes and Dynamics High titers indicate MOG-related disease; low titers require combination with clinical and MRI features for judgment.
Biomarker Insulin Full name Insulin Molecular Type Protein
Molecular Formula C₂₅₇H₃₈₃N₆₅O₇₇S₆ Molecular Weight 5807.6 Core Functional Dimensions Treatment monitoring
Disease(or Constitution) Diabetes Mellitus Disease Subtypes Diabetes Mellitus
Organ Pancreas/Systemic Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (immunoassay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms To regulate blood sugar intake and storage, supplement inadequate secretion of endogenous
Clinical Availability Status Routine clinical doses of insulin replacement therapy for adjustment and curative effect evaluation, widely used in various types of diabetes treatment and management
Notes and Dynamics It is used to evaluate the rationality of insulin replacement therapy dose and avoid hypoglycemia
Biomarker HLA-DRB1*15:01 Full name Human Leukocyte Antigen-DRB1*15:01 Molecular Type Nucleic Acid (DNA)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Susceptibility
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Whole Blood (Genotyping)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Affects immune cell antigen recognition, reduces self-tolerance, increases the risk of myelin-specific T cell activation.
Clinical Availability Status Clinically available (risk assessment): Only used for risk stratification, not for standalone diagnosis.
Notes and Dynamics Highest carrier rate in European populations, a core locus for MS genetic susceptibility; combined with other biomarkers improves risk prediction value.
Biomarker CSF OCBs Full name Cerebrospinal Fluid Oligoclonal Bands Molecular Type Protein (Immunoglobulin)
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Susceptibility
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform CSF (Isoelectric Focusing + Immunoblotting)
Pathobiological Mechanisms A marker of intrathecal immunoglobulin synthesis, reflecting local autoimmune response, associated with MS conversion risk.
Clinical Availability Status Clinical validation / guideline recommendation: A core indicator for MS diagnosis; negative results indicate low conversion risk.
Notes and Dynamics Appear in some patients in the late stage, can replace evidence of spatial dissemination; kappa free light chain index can be used as an alternative indicator.
Biomarker CHI3L1 Full name Chitinase 3-Like Protein 1 Molecular Type Protein
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Primary Progressive MS (PPMS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform CSF / Serum (ELISA)
Pathobiological Mechanisms A marker of microglial activation, promotes inflammatory factor release and tissue fibrosis, associated with gray matter atrophy.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation / early clinical use: Levels are significantly higher in PPMS than in RRMS, predicting progression rate.
Notes and Dynamics Combined with NfL can improve PPMS diagnostic accuracy, a potential target for neuroprotective therapy.
Biomarker SEL Full name Slowly Expanding Lesions Molecular Type Imaging Biomarker
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Monitoring, Prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Brain MRI (T1/T2 weighted sequences, Jacobian analysis)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Radial expansion of chronic lesions visible on conventional MRI, reflecting persistent demyelination and tissue injury, independent of acute inflammation.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation / early clinical use: Requires at least 3 longitudinal scans for confirmation, predicts 9-year disability progression.
Notes and Dynamics Partially overlapping with PRL but not interchangeable; combined detection can comprehensively assess chronic lesion activity.
Biomarker miR-375-3p (EV) Full name microRNA-375-3p (extracellular vesicle source) Molecular Type Nucleic acid (miRNA, EV packaged)
Molecular Formula Macromolecule Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis and monitoring
Disease(or Constitution) Diabetes Mellitus Disease Subtypes LADA
Organ Pancreas Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum (qRT - PCR)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Islet beta cells damage after release, reflecting the state of beta cell function
Clinical Availability Status In the clinical research stage, it is expected to be used for early screening of LADA and dynamic monitoring of β cell function
Notes and Dynamics The specific markers of early β-cell damage of LADA are expected to be used for early screening
Biomarker PRL Full name Parametric Rim Lesions Molecular Type Imaging Biomarker
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Secondary Progressive MS (SPMS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Brain MRI (Susceptibility-sensitive sequences, QSM)
Pathobiological Mechanisms A feature of chronic active lesions, iron-loaded microglia surround the demyelinating core, mediating persistent inflammation and neural injury.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation / early clinical use: Standardized detection with 3T MRI is advancing multi-center validation.
Notes and Dynamics Specificity > 90%, strongly correlated with disability progression, a potential efficacy indicator for targeted chronic inflammation therapy.
Biomarker miR-15a (EV) Full name microRNA-15a (extracellular vesicle source) Molecular Type Nucleic acid (encapsulation of micrornas, EV)
Molecular Formula Macromolecule Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Monitoring and prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Diabetes Mellitus Disease Subtypes Diabetic retinopathy (complications)
Organ Retina Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum/intraocular fluid (qRT-PCR)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Pancreatic beta cells source EV carry, ROS generation and apoptosis induction of retinal cells
Clinical Availability Status At the cutting-edge research stage, has not yet entered the stage of clinical validation
Notes and Dynamics EV - miRNAs for retinopathy targeted therapy provides a new direction
Biomarker NGAL Full name Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin Molecular Type protein
Molecular Formula Macromolecule Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Monitoring and prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Diabetes Mellitus Disease Subtypes Diabetic nephropathy (complications)
Organ Kidney Test Sample / Technology Platform Urine/serum (immunoassay)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Renal tubular secretion increase after injury, involved in inflammation and tissue repair
Clinical Availability Status It is clinically used for the grading of diabetic nephropathy damage and the evaluation of treatment response, and as a supplementary index of urinary albumin
Notes and Dynamics Associated with diabetic nephropathy in installment, can evaluate treatment response
Biomarker KIM-1 Full name Kidney injury molecule 1 Molecular Type protein
Molecular Formula Macromolecule Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Monitoring and prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Diabetes Mellitus Disease Subtypes Diabetic nephropathy (complications)
Organ Kidney Test Sample / Technology Platform Urine (ce)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Renal tubular epithelial cells are released after injury, reflecting renal tubular injury
Clinical Availability Status In the clinical research and application stage, screening for early diabetic nephropathy, especially in the “no albuminuria nephropathy (“
Notes and Dynamics It is a potential marker for early diagnosis of diabetic nephropathy, which is better than urinary albumin
Biomarker GFAP Full name Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Molecular Type Protein
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Monitoring, Prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum / CSF (Simoa)
Pathobiological Mechanisms A marker of astrocyte activation, involved in blood-brain barrier injury and inflammatory response, associated with gray matter lesions.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation / early clinical use: Lower specificity than NfL; combined detection improves prognostic value.
Notes and Dynamics Associated with chronic active lesions, a potential monitoring indicator for progressive MS.
Biomarker NfL Full name Neurofilament Light Chain Molecular Type Protein
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Monitoring, Prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Multiple Sclerosis Disease Subtypes Relapsing-Remitting MS (RRMS)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum / CSF (Simoa, ELISA)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Released after neuroaxonal injury, reflecting the degree of inflammation and neurodegeneration, correlated with lesion activity and brain atrophy.
Clinical Availability Status Clinical validation / guideline recommendation: Has been incorporated into the clinical monitoring system; Z-score correction for age / BMI improves accuracy.
Notes and Dynamics A decrease 3-6 months after treatment indicates efficacy; sustained elevation predicts relapse and disability progression.
Biomarker IL-6 Full name Interleukin-6 Molecular Type Cytokine
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Prediction, Monitoring
Disease(or Constitution) Epilepsy Disease Subtypes Drug-Refractory Epilepsy
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Serum/Cerebrospinal Fluid (ELISA, qPCR)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Activates the JAK-STAT pathway, promotes neuroinflammation, and reduces ASM sensitivity.
Clinical Availability Status Under clinical validation
Notes and Dynamics CSF IL-6 levels in drug-refractory epilepsy patients are 2.3 times higher than those in sensitive patients; IL-6 receptor antagonists can improve seizures in some patients.
Biomarker AQP4 Full name Aquaporin 4 Molecular Type Protein
Molecular Formula / Molecular Weight / Core Functional Dimensions Diagnosis, Prognosis
Disease(or Constitution) Epilepsy Disease Subtypes Brain Tumor-Associated Epilepsy (BTRE)
Organ Brain Test Sample / Technology Platform Tumor Tissue (Immunohistochemistry)
Pathobiological Mechanisms Abnormal expression of aquaporin leads to intracerebral edema, disrupts the neuronal microenvironment, and induces epilepsy.
Clinical Availability Status Research validation stage
Notes and Dynamics The incidence of epilepsy in GBM patients with high AQP4 expression reaches 68%, positively correlated with the degree of cerebral edema.

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