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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Intractable epilepsy is characterized by uncontrolled seizures despite medical treatment.
  • Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is implicated in various diseases, but its role in epilepsy remains unexplored.
  • Biomarker discovery for epilepsy is a growing area of clinical and scientific interest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between interictal serum Galectin-3 (Gal-3) protein levels and intractable epilepsy.
  • To determine if Gal-3 levels are elevated in patients with intractable epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • Serum Galectin-3 (Gal-3) protein levels were quantified in 38 patients with intractable epilepsy and 26 healthy controls.
  • A commercially available electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) kit was utilized for precise measurement.

Main Results:

  • Patients with intractable epilepsy exhibited significantly higher serum Gal-3 levels (6.67 ± 0.34 ng/ml) compared to healthy controls (5.40 ± 0.34 ng/ml).
  • The difference in Gal-3 levels between the groups was statistically significant (P = 0.003).

Conclusions:

  • A notable elevation in serum Galectin-3 (Gal-3) concentration was observed in patients with focal intractable epilepsy.
  • Due to its secretory nature and detectable serum levels, Gal-3 presents as a potential biomarker for intractable epilepsy.