However, it is of interest that 5 of the 7 identified peaks correspond to proteins of the platelet system (PF4, Integrin alpha II and Thymosin beta-4).The implication of platelets in neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a phenomenon already reported through several articles [34-36]. The gene discussed is TMSB4X; the disease is amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.