The test measures blood plasma levels of a sticky protein called amyloid - beta. (sciencenews.org)
The Brain Trauma Indicator measures blood plasma levels of the UCH - L1, a protein scientists believe helps dispose of cellular waste in the brain, and GFAP, a structural protein found in non-neuronal cells called astrocytes. (scientificamerican.com)
In the U.S., the average blood plasma level of gamma - tocopherol is four or more times higher than those of European and Scandinavian countries that consume sunflower and olive oil, Cook - Mills noted. (sciencedaily.com)