The Final Piece of the ATN Framework for Capturing Neurodegeneration

Product Overview

This product is currently under development as an ELISA kit capable of measuring the blood biomarker NfL (Neurofilament Light chain), which reflects neurodegeneration.
NfL is a protein released into the bloodstream as a result of neuronal damage and is recognized as a representative biomarker that enables quantitative assessment of the progression of neurodegeneration.
 

Position within the ATN Framework

Within the ATN framework, the international standard for Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis, NfL serves as the core biomarker representing:

  • A (Amyloid)
  • T (Tau)

and, in contrast to these,

  • N (Neurodegeneration)

Through the development of this product, we aim to establish a measurement platform that covers the entire ATN (A, T, and N) spectrum.
 

Significance of Development

In conventional measurement environments:

  • Evaluation of pathology (A and T) has been possible
  • Quantitative assessment of progression (N) has been limited

By incorporating NfL, it becomes possible to achieve:

  • Evaluation of neurodegeneration progression
  • Understanding of disease staging
  • More comprehensive biomarker analysis
     

Differentiation Points

Achieving Full ATN Coverage

With the development of this product, we will establish a measurement platform that covers all components:
A (Amyloid)
T (Tau)
N (Neurodegeneration)

➡ Differentiation from companies offering only single‑marker solution
 

Integration with Platform Strategy

The NfL ELISA Kit promotes automation and standardization of measurement through:

  • Integration with our existing ELISA lineup
  • Collaboration with the fully automated ELISA system “KI‑ZA‑SHI”
     
全自動ELISA装置「KI-ZA-SHI」
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全自動ELISA装置「KI-ZA-SHI」

Development Status

  •  Current stage: Under development
  •  Intended use: Research Use Only (RUO)
  • Planned launch: End of 2026
     

Business Significance (IR Highlights)

This product represents a strategic development project that supports:

  • Completion of the ATN strategy
  • Expansion into high‑value biomarker domains
  • Medium‑ to long‑term revenue growth
     

What This Product Represents

Our work on NfL is not merely an expansion of our product lineup. It is a reinforcement of our foundation aimed at elevating the completeness of diagnostic assessment to the next level.

A neurogenic marker to complete the ATN