Plasma proteomics implicates NOX-driven redox imbalance in degenerative cervical myelopathy: findings from the Australian MYelopathy Natural History Registry [AO Spine RECODE-DCM research priority number 5]

Findings support the feasibility of a plasma 'liquid biopsy' to augment diagnosis and monitoring. The modest cohort size and potential confounding by age and adiposity, absolute quantification, multivariate adjustment, and external validation are warranted to establish specificity and clinical utility.