Simple blood test detects unique glycan linked to schizophrenia diagnosis

"A group from Nagoya University in Japan has developed a simple, accurate, and sensitive method for measuring polysialic acid, a unique acidic glycan found in the brain. Polysialic acid fluctuates in the blood of patients with psychiatric disorders.

As it is increased in schizophrenia patients, the glycan represents a potential diagnostic tool and possible target for treatment."

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Interesting stuff :thinking: maybe we can find new treatment options with this

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