1/ Finally I can share this : I propose the investigation of Fucoidan (LMWF) using a RCT for the amelioration of Post Exertional Malaise -and possibly of other symptoms- of #MECFS and related syndromes. Here is why (make sure you read Disclaimer at end of thread) :
2/ In previous posts, I shared that efferocytosis is becoming more relevant as more results from studies are coming in. At the time of this post here is how it looks like with relevant studies . Link to the file : docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d…
3/ It appears that Fucoidan matches with many key aspects that are important for proper efferocytosis. ABCA1, LXR, GAS6 / MerTK are regulated by Fucoidan (all these concepts were found by studies - see previous post). Some relevant studies regarding fucoidan shown below :
4/ It is also possible that an approach using multiple compounds is needed for better results, for example Fucoidan + Pro-resolving mediators (SPMs) and/or PPAR agonists. Moreover Fucoidan could be -according to AI below (may contain errors) - a compound to improve Fibrinolysis.
5/ Disclaimer : This thread DOES NOT suggest in any way to supplement with Fucoidan, SPMs, or PPAR Agonists. Talk to your Doctor before any intervention ! Further research is needed as to whether these compounds are indeed beneficial to patients !
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1/ A lot of patients have been asking me about the "Born Free" (BF) Protocol and given my research what do I think about it. Here are my thoughts : First things first : @joshual_tm - who I have spoken with- appeared to have a true drive....
2/ ..to solve the #MECFS puzzle. He has always been very friendly, calm and willing to answer questions. I am sure he has put a lot of effort in making this protocol. Now, is it possible for someone to become symptom free just with supplements or any such case should...
3/ ..be flagged as "snake oil" "? I may be biased here but this is what happened to me. It took me months but I am in remission due to supplements. Now, let's look at the BF protocol : I made several efforts to understand the basis of it but I found it extremely complex.
1/ Here are some slides from my upcoming video : Have we been missing key aspects for diagnosis and key mechanisms in #MECFS research ? Do certain metabolic bottlenecks NEED to be looked at more closely ? @OpenMedF @PlzSolveCFS @weandmecfs @MEAssociation. Let's begin :
2/ In the attached table (will link the source at the end) we read : Disorders of Nitrogen containing compounds. On the right, @OpenMedF currently looking at this (snapshot from MEPedia).
3/ From the same file (left), we read Hemochromatosis and Wilson's disease.Attachments on center (from latest GWAS study) and a #LongCOVID study for Wilson's disease patients (right) :
1/ This is a thread on the results from #LOCOME project (links at the end) which involved work by @precisionlifeAI. Excited to say once again that when different methods identify the same "hotspots", it raises our confidence about these findings. Let's see why :
2/ In the study by @precisionlifeAI a total of 259 genes were identified as core genes as shown below. Observe the associations discussed (Inflammation, Cellular stress response etc). The question is : What can we make out of this gene subset? cc @Michaeltikus
3/ Here is a snapshot of these genes with some of them being annotated. The annotated ones are ABCA1, CYP7B1, CH25H, ABCC6, UGGT1
1/ This study on #LongCOVID is very important (link at the end), thanks to @Gmwetz for mentioning it ! From the study (left) , clear mention on N-Linked glycosylation. On the right, document specifically mentioning N-Glycans and N-Linked glycosylation I circulated in 2017.
2/ We now should be looking forward to results of this study which checks glycosylation in #MECFS patients (cc @weandmecfs ) : wwtf.at/funding/progra…
3/ Why are these findings important ? Because they point to problematic N-Linked glycosylation. From the study : "Our findings of increased mannosylation on plasma EVs is suggestive of ongoing glycosylation pathway abnormalities that may play a role in Long
COVID pathology".
1/ Another coincidence given my recovery ? Below is a causal hypothesis and interventions using the best performing #AI model (Full info included at the end of this thread). The causal hypothesis is for an "unknown syndrome" (however, findings related to #MECFS were used)
2/ So what are the proposed interventions ? A part of the answer is shown here, observe the annotated ones and also that a specific order of interventions is used :
3/ The reasoning engine explains why such order is important. Note that we begin by restoring the cell membrane (cc @tamararivc ). Steps 1 & 2 are shown above. ISR = "Integrated Stress Response"
1/ This is a thread on the use of 5 #AI reasoning engines in order to better understand #MECFS given the latest results by @DecodeMEstudy #GWAS study. I want to express a huge "Thank you" to @genspark_ai : Without your tools this would have not been possible!
2/ I wanted to simulate a committee of 5 "experts" hypothesising on what is behind #MECFS while presenting different layers of information. Then, each "expert" checked hypotheses of other "experts" and gave which one is best.
3/ The clear winner was the hypothesis by @OpenAI #ChatGPT5 Pro. *All* "experts" agreed that it is the most concise of all others. During the process, novelties on reasoning were also identified. For example, relevance of Ubiquitin Proteasome System was picked only from #Deepseek