Protein patterns in spinal fluid reveal FTD

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Protein Clues Could Unlock Earlier Diagnosis for "Middle Age Dementia"

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Scientists have identified distinctive protein patterns in spinal fluid of people with frontotemporal dementia ( FTD) University of California San Francisco researchers analyzed over 4,000 cerebrospinal fluid proteins.

Findings offer hope for addressing a disease that typically strikes adults in their 40s to 60s and is frequently confused with psychiatric conditions like depression.

With several potential FTD therapies now in development, having reliable markers to track disease progression becomes increasingly crucial. If our reporting has informed or inspired you, please consider making a donation. Every contribution, no matter the size, empowers us to continue delivering accurate, engaging, and trustworthy science and medical news. Independent journalism requires time, effort, and resources—your support ensures we can keep uncovering the stories that matter most to you. Join us in making knowledge accessible and impactful. Thank you for standing with us!.

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