Tag Archives: antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity

Inclusion of family members without ME/CFS in research studies promotes discovery of biomarkers specific for ME/CFS

Inclusion of family members without ME/CFS in research studies promotes discovery of biomarkers specific for ME/CFS, by  in Work 2020 [DOI: 10.3233/WOR-203177]   Research abstract: BACKGROUND: The search for a biomarker specific for ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome) has been long, … Continue reading

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Natural killer cytotoxicity in CFS

 Research abstract: Natural killer (NK) cytotoxicity of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) patients is decreased, as reported by several laboratories. This observation led us to query whether the NK cells also lack antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC). NK cells have the IgG … Continue reading

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