| abstract |
(57) [Summary]nThe present invention provides an excellent method for diagnosing chronic bone marrow pain syndrome in men, comprising measuring the level of cytokines in semen or in components or fractions of semen. The present invention also provides a method of treating a condition associated with elevated levels of a cytokine, such as TNF-α, in semen or a component or fraction thereof, comprising an anti-TNF-α compound or composition, such as an anti-TNF-α compound or composition. Also provided is a method comprising administering a therapeutically effective amount of a cytokine compound or composition. |