Parameter
| Biomarker | FABP4 | Full name | Fatty Acid Binding Protein 4 | Molecular Type | Protein (Gene Expression) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Molecular Formula | / | Molecular Weight | / | Core Functional Dimensions | Susceptibility, Diagnosis |
| Disease | Schizophrenia | Disease Subtypes | / | ||
| Organ | Brain | Test Sample / Technology Platform | Scalp Hair Follicles (RT-qPCR) | ||
| Pathobiological Mechanisms | Involved in GABAergic system regulation and fatty acid metabolism, mRNA expression is downregulated in hair follicles. | ||||
| Clinical Availability Status | Research stage | ||||
| Notes and Dynamics | Sensitivity 71.8%, specificity 66.7%, a non-invasive genetic biomarker. | ||||