Table 3.
Summary of results concerning FAO in ME/CFS vs. control CD4+ T cells.
| Cell Type | Assay or Marker | Trend in ME/CFS * | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circulating CD4+ T cells |
Total cells | FAO flux analysis | Higher | 0.04 |
| CD36 | No difference | 0.47 | ||
| CPT1a | Higher | 0.01 | ||
| Effector cells | Bodipy | Higher | 0.05 | |
| Memory cells | CD36 | No difference | 0.15 | |
| Activated CD4+ T cells |
Total cells | CD36 | Higher | 0.03 |
| CPT1a | No difference | 0.16 | ||
| Effector cells | Bodipy | No difference | 0.32 | |
| Memory cells | CD36 | Higher | 0.03 | |
* Green font indicates a higher trend of the related marker in the ME/CFS cohort.