Description
The debate exposes the lack of practical tools to monitor TREM2 therapeutic effects in real-time. Without reliable biomarkers, clinical trials cannot optimize dosing or identify responder populations.
Source: Debate session sess_SDA-2026-04-02-gap-001 (Analysis: SDA-2026-04-02-gap-001)
Evidence summary
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