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CSF polyamines in childhood.

A L Albright, L J Marton, W P Lubich

    Archives of Neurology
    |April 1, 1983
    PubMed
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    Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) polyamine levels, including putrescine and spermidine, are altered in pediatric neurosurgical conditions. Elevated polyamines correlate with specific brain tumors and myelomeningocele, suggesting diagnostic potential.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Pediatric Neurology
    • Neurosurgery

    Background:

    • Polyamines are essential for cell growth and proliferation.
    • Altered polyamine levels in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) may indicate neurological disorders in children.
    • Understanding these changes is crucial for diagnosing and monitoring pediatric neurosurgical conditions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate polyamine concentrations (putrescine and spermidine) in the CSF of children with and without neurosurgical conditions.
    • To determine the relationship between polyamine levels, age, and specific neurological disorders.
    • To explore the potential utility of polyamines in monitoring disease progression.

    Main Methods:

    • CSF samples were collected from pediatric patients.

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  • Polyamine content (putrescine and spermidine) was measured using assays.
  • Data were analyzed based on age and neurological diagnosis.

    • Main Results:

    • Putrescine and spermidine concentrations decreased with age.
    • Elevated putrescine and spermidine levels were observed in children with medulloblastomas, glioblastomas, and astrocytomas.
    • Infants and older children with myelomeningocele, hydrocephalus, and encephalocele showed significantly increased spermidine concentrations.

    Conclusions:

    • Polyamine levels in CSF are indicative of rapid cell proliferation and disorders affecting myelination in children.
    • Putrescine and spermidine concentrations may serve as biomarkers for monitoring tumor progression.
    • The influence of childhood growth and hydrocephalus must be considered when interpreting polyamine levels in brain tumor patients.