Detection of chronic fatigue syndrome by increased apoptosis and

Details Detection of chronic fatigue syndrome by increased apoptosis and Detection of chronic fatigue syndrome by increased apoptosis and

1997-04-17

1998-12-29

Eisenschenk, Frank C.

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Measuring or testing process involving enzymes or...

Involving nucleic acid

435 724, 435372, C12N 168, G01N 3353

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058539964

ABSTRACT:
A method for diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome in an individual. Peripheral blood monocytes are isolated and p68 kinase activity, mRNA levels, protein levels, apoptosis and cell cycle analysis are measured. Significantly increased levels of any of these compared to healthy control individuals indicates the presence of chronic fatigue syndrome.

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