-
Latest News
Archives
Tag Archives: mitochondria
Genes, mitochondria, autoimmunity & CFS: Prof Alan Light’s research
Health rising blog post, by Cort Johnson, 23 Feb 2017: Genes, Mitochondria, Autoimmunity and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Alan Light Talk Dr. Light has said that he wants to do for fatigue what researchers have done for pain; that is … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Cort Johnson, exercise intolerance, gene expression, Health rising, mitochondria, molecular receptors, PEM, Prof Alan Light
Comments Off on Genes, mitochondria, autoimmunity & CFS: Prof Alan Light’s research
Is mitochondrial function abnormal in ME/CFS?
ME Research UK article, 12 January 2017: Is mitochondrial function abnormal? Mitochondria are often referred to as the power plants of the body because they are responsible for generating nearly all the energy needed to support life. These kidney bean-shaped … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Adenosine triphosphate, ATP, mitochondria, Nick Lawson
Comments Off on Is mitochondrial function abnormal in ME/CFS?
KPAX002 (Ritalin & micronutrients) well tolerated & effective for some CFS patients
Abstract: Stimulant drugs and various micronutrient interventions have previously been studied in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) but they have never been studied in combination. This proof of concept investigation seeks to examine the clinical effects and safety profile of KPAX002 … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged antioxidants, Cort Johnson, Health rising, KPax Synergy trial, methylphenidate, micronutrients, mitochondria, Ritalin
Comments Off on KPAX002 (Ritalin & micronutrients) well tolerated & effective for some CFS patients
New MEA award for Mitochondrial research
New award from the MEA Ramsay Research Fund for further mitochondrial research, 21 July 2015 Comparison of results from a commercial and a clinical diagnostic-based blood test to assess mitochondrial function in ME/CFS. The ME Association Ramsay Research Fund is pleased … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged ATP profiling test, Dr Joanna Elson, Dr Sarah Jayne Boulton, Dr Sarah Myhill, mitochondria, mitochondrial DNA, Newcastle University, Prof Anne McArdle, Prof Julia Newton, University of Liverpool
Comments Off on New MEA award for Mitochondrial research
Computer simulation explores cause for exercise intolerance in ME/CFS
Research abstract: Post-exertional malaise is commonly observed in patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, but its mechanism is not yet well understood. A reduced capacity for mitochondrial ATP synthesis is associated with the pathogenesis of CFS and is suspected to … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged ATP, computer simulation, exercise intolerance, mitochondria, Post-exertional malaise
Comments Off on Computer simulation explores cause for exercise intolerance in ME/CFS
MS and ME similarities
Review abstract Background ‘Encephalomyelitis disseminata’ (multiple sclerosis) and myalgic encephalomyelitis/ chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) are both classified as diseases of the central nervous system by the World Health Organization. This review aims to compare the phenomenological and neuroimmune characteristics of … Continue reading
Posted in News
Tagged Autoimmunity, Encephalomyelitis disseminata, inflammation, mitochondria, MS, Oxidative and nitrosative stress
Comments Off on MS and ME similarities
Energy expediture in ME/CFS
A new article has been added to Dr Sarah Myhill’s website: Energy Expenditure in ME/CFS: Immune wastage of energy and Rituximab The following have been updated: Transdermal micro-nutrients The central cause: mitochondrial failure
Posted in News
Tagged Dr S Myhill, energy, immune wastage, micro-nutrients, mitochondria, rituximab
Comments Off on Energy expediture in ME/CFS