Vol. 33 (2) 2012 Neuro endocrinology letters

The relationship between S100B protein serum levels, injury severity and Glasgow Outcome Scale values in children with CNS injuries.

OBJECTIVES: The S100B protein subgroup is a thermolabile acidic calcium-binding protein, which was first described in association with the central nervous system. Destruction of nerve tissue results in S100B protein release from astrocytes and elevation of its levels in cerebrospinal fluid. If the blood-brain barrier is also damaged, S1.....