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Autoimmunity-related risk variants in PTPN22 & CTLA4 are associated with ME/CFS with infectious onset

Autoimmunity-related risk variants in PTPN22 and CTLA4 are associated with ME/CFS with infectious onset, by Sophie Steiner, Sonya C Becker, Jelka Hartwig, Franziska Sotzny, Sebastian Lorenz, Sandra Bauer, Madlen Löbel, Anna B Stittrich, Patricia Grabowski and Carmen Scheibenbogen in Front. Immunol., … Continue reading

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Genetic predisposition for immune system, hormone, & metabolic dysfunction in ME/CFS

Genetic predisposition for immune system, hormone, and metabolic dysfunction in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: a pilot study, by Melanie Perez,  Rajeev Jaundoo,  Kelly Hilton,  Ana Del Alamo,  Kristina Gemayel,  Nancy G. Klimas,  Travis J A Craddock and  Lubov Nathanson in … Continue reading

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A systematic review of the association between fatigue & genetic polymorphisms

Review abstract: Fatigue is one of the most common and distressing symptoms, leading to markedly decreased quality of life among a large subset of patients with a variety of disorders. Susceptibility to fatigue may be influenced by genetic factors including … Continue reading

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A targeted genome association study examining transient receptor potential ion channels, acetylcholine receptors, and adrenergic receptors

Research abstract: BACKGROUND: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a debilitating condition of unknown aetiology. It is characterized by a range of physiological effects including neurological, sensory and motor disturbances. This study examined candidate genes for … Continue reading

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