NDP-MSH treatment significantly altered the expression of various transcripts, including chemokines, receptors, and cell cycle mediators, influencing critical signaling pathways like the interleukin-6 (IL-6)/signal transducer and activator of transcription (STAT)/suppressor of cytokine signaling (SOCS) axis
Early studies even suggest it could have a role in addressing complex conditions like Multiple Sclerosis
They will typically arrange a full blood count, serum B12 and folate tests, and may consider testing for anti-intrinsic factor antibodies if pernicious anaemia is suspected
Which means that 1 in 20 'normals' can be outside the range whilst still being 'normal' for themselves, which is why historic results can be useful
MIC injections are cheaper and better tolerated but should not be presented as an equivalent alternative only as an option for patients who cannot or will not use GLP-1 therapy, with expectations set accordingly
2011 Aug;56(8):2349-53