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Genomic atlas of the proteome from brain, CSF and plasma prioritizes proteins implicated in neurological disorders

Chengran Yang, Fabiana Farias, Laura Ibáñez, Adam Suhy, Brooke Sadler, María Victoria Fernández, Fengxian Wang, Joseph Bradley, Brett Eiffert, Jorge A. Bahena, John Budde, Zeran Li, Umber Dube, Yun Ju Sung, Kathie A. Mihindukulasuriya, John C. Morris, Anne M. Fagan, Richard J. Perrin, Bruno A. Benítez, Hervé Rhinn, Oscar Harari, Carlos Cruchaga

Nature Neuroscience · 2021

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Summary

This 2021 Nature Neuroscience study presents a genomic and proteomic atlas integrating protein expression data from brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and plasma samples. By linking protein abundance to genetic variation and neurological disease associations, the research identifies proteins implicated in neurological disorders and their distribution across these compartments. The work provides as suggested by the title a resource for prioritising candidate proteins for biomarker development and therapeutic intervention in neurological disease.

Regional applicability

The proteomic resource and methodology are applicable to UK research on neurological disorders and may inform biomarker strategies in NHS neurology services, though the study cohort composition and generalisability to UK populations would require assessment.

Key measures

Protein abundance quantification in brain, CSF and plasma samples; genetic associations with neurological disorders; cross-compartment protein correlation analysis

Outcomes reported

The study created a comprehensive genomic atlas identifying proteins present in brain tissue, cerebrospinal fluid, and plasma, with prioritisation of those implicated in neurological disorders. The research mapped protein abundance and localisation across these three compartments to identify biomarkers and therapeutic targets for neurological disease.

Theme
Nutrition & health
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Observational cohort study with proteomic profiling
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
United States
System type
Human clinical
DOI
10.1038/s41593-021-00886-6
Catalogue ID
SNmoj1y2gk-7hbe3d

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