Serum Olink Targeted Proteomics Identifies IL-17A as a Prospective Inflammatory Marker for the Prediction and Diagnosis of Kawasaki Disease.

Purpose: Kawasaki disease (KD) is an acute febrile vasculitis and the leading cause of acquired heart disease in children. However, early diagnosis of KD remains challenging, and its pathogenic mechanisms are yet to be fully elucidated. This study utilized Olink Targeted Proteomics to analyze serum protein profiles and identify potential early diagnostic biomarkers for patients with KD.