The science behind suPAR

suPAR: A highly validated biomarker for health assessment

Since the discovery of suPAR (soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor) in the 1990s, it has gained international recognition as a stable and reproducible marker of chronic inflammation. suPAR has significantly contributed to the understanding of chronic inflammation as a key underlying factor in the development of a wide range of diseases and as a predictor of survival, both in healthy individuals and in patients.
With more than 25 years of research and over 1,000 peer-reviewed publications, suPAR has proven its clinical value and is increasingly being used in hospitals and laboratories around the world.
What We Know Today

Elevated suPAR levels have been consistently associated with accelerated biological aging, increased risk of disease, greater disease severity, and higher mortality risk. These findings have been demonstrated across both healthy populations and various disease groups, with more than one million tests conducted to date.

suPAR plays an important role in immune activation and systemic inflammation, which has made it a valuable tool for predicting disease progression and guiding treatment strategies. It is also the first biomarker to be approved by both the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for guiding treatment decisions in infectious diseases.

In recent years, suPAR has become increasingly relevant in the fields of early disease detection, preventive health, and longevity for the following reasons:

  1. Higher suPAR levels are associated with faster biological aging, and the marker can predict the onset of common chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and cancer in the general population.
  2. Studies show that lifestyle improvements can lead to lower suPAR levels, which in turn are associated with reduced health risks.
  3. suPAR is now recognized not just as a marker but also as a causal factor in the development of age-related diseases, including atherosclerosis and chronic kidney disease, highlighting the importance of maintaining low suPAR levels as part of a long-term health strategy.

suPAR is the central biomarker used in all of Supar Health's services. The test is performed using suPARnostic®, a patented and CE-IVD approved technology that is validated for use in clinical decision-making.

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