Thrombospondin-1

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Thrombospondin-1, also known as TSP-1 or Thbs1 is a glycoprotein, and that raised TSP-1 may be linked to post-exertional malaise and brain fog.[1]

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ME/CFS[edit | edit source]

In October 2020, the Open Medicine Foundation announced the STOP-ME study to investigate the role of TSP-1 in ME/CFS, and TSP-1 as a possible therapeutic target for ME/CFS.[1]

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Study of Thrombospondin-1 (TSP1) in ME / CFS pathogenesis (STOP-ME)". Open Medicine Foundation. April 21, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.