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October 22, 2019October 22, 2019

2 Proteins Identified That May Play Role in Underlying Mechanisms of Fibromyalgia and Neuropathic Pain, Study Finds

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The levels of two proteins known as APOC1 and autotaxin are increased in the cerebral spinal fluid of people with fibromyalgia and neuropathic pain, a study has found. Results of ... Read more

August 28, 2019August 28, 2019

ASIC3 Protein May Be Involved in Development of Fibromyalgia Muscle Pain, Mouse Study Suggests

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A mouse model of fibromyalgia, induced by temperature change and lacking the protein ASIC3, did not develop muscle pain, a study reports. The study suggests ASIC3-dependent changes in the molecules ... Read more

July 24, 2018July 24, 2018

Two Proteins Identified as Potential Markers for Fibromyalgia in Large-Scale Analysis, Study Reports

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Two proteins linked to inflammation and oxidative stress are deregulated in blood samples of fibromyalgia (FM) patients compared with healthy controls, according to findings from a large-scale protein analysis. Specifically, ... Read more

June 12, 2018June 12, 2018

Endocannabinoid Levels Elevated in Fibromyalgia, but They’re Not Ideal as Biomarkers, Study Finds

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Endocannabinoid (EC) levels in the blood are elevated in women with fibromyalgia. However, the findings do not support using these factors as disease biomarkers, researchers said. Their study, “The relationship of ... Read more

July 13, 2016July 13, 2016

Pain Associated Proteins in Trapezius Muscles of Fibromyalgia Patients Higher

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Because of its location and size, the trapezius muscle has been a point of interest for researchers who study fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic pain. Recently, a group of international researchers ... Read more