Biomarkers to finetune depression treatment

Chris Engel 11/8/132:51 PM

"Over the last 10 years, researchers have also found that depression is associated with high levels of inflammation and free radical damage," he says.

"When the body is inflamed, there is an imbalance in the levels of serotonin – a neurotransmitter in the brain – which may influence mood in a way that leads to depression.

"Thus, by assessing blood samples, we can look for these markers to treat inflammation and oxidative stress."...

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Lopresti, et al. (2013). "A review of peripheral biomarkers in major depression: The potential of inflammatory and oxidative stress biomarkers." Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. Abstract.

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