Article
Polymorphism in COMT is associated with IgG3 subclass level and susceptibility to infection in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Journal of translational medicine - 14 Aug 2015
Löbel Madlen, Mooslechner Agnes Anna, Bauer Sandra, Günther Sabrina, Letsch Anne, Hanitsch Leif G, Grabowski Patricia, Meisel Christian, Volk Hans-Dieter, Scheibenbogen Carmen
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is considered as a neuroimmunological disease but the etiology and pathophysiology is poorly understood. Patients suffer from sustained exhaustion, cognitive impairment and an increased sensitivity to pain and sensory stimuli. A subset of patients has frequent respiratory tract infections (RRTI). Dysregulation of the sympathetic nervous system and an association with...
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