CSF levels of apolipoprotein C1 and autotaxin found to associate with neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia.
Anne-Li LindDavid JustMaria Sparreman MikusClaudia FredoliniMarina IoannouBjörn GerdleBijar GhafouriEmmanuel BäckrydLars TanumTorsten GordhAnna MånbergPublished in: Journal of pain research (2019)
The increased levels of APOC1 and ENPP2 found in neuropathic pain and fibromyalgia patients may shed light on the underlying mechanisms of these conditions. Further investigation is required to elucidate their role in maintaining pain and other main symptoms of these disorders.