High levels of a protein named WASF3 has been found in patients with ME/CFS. This protein appears to disrupt mitochondrial function reducing energy production.
Possibly caused by endoplasmic reticulum stress.
#mecfs #longcovid
https://www.science.org/content/article/protein-disrupts-cells-energy-centers-may-be-culprit-chronic-fatigue-syndrome?
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