Research Advances in Biomarkers for Demyelinating Optic Neuritis.
10.3881/j.issn.1000-503X.2016.01.023
- Author:
Xiang CHEN
1
;
Shi-hui WEI
1
;
Mao-nian ZHANG
1
Author Information
1. Department of Ophthalmology,Chinese PLA General Hospital,Beijing 100853,China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Biomarkers;
Demyelinating Diseases;
Humans;
Optic Neuritis
- From:
Acta Academiae Medicinae Sinicae
2016;38(1):122-127
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Optic neuritis refers to all inflammatory diseases in the optic nerve. The most common type is demyelinating optic neuritis. Biomarkers can indicate its pathophysiological process and thus are useful in disease diagnosis and treatment. This article reviews the known biomarkers for demyelinating optic neuritis.