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Association between inducible and neuronal nitric oxide synthase polymorphisms and recurrent depressive disorder.
Journal of affective disorders - 1 Mar 2011
Gałecki Piotr, Maes Michael, Florkowski Antoni, Lewiński Andrzej, Gałecka Elżbieta, Bieńkiewicz Małgorzata, Szemraj Janusz
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Major depression is characterised by increased nitric oxide (NO) levels. Inhibition of the NO synthesizing enzymes, neuronal nitric oxide synthase (nNOS) and inducible nitric oxide synthase (iNOS), results in antidepressant-like effects, whereas the expression of iNOS and nNOS is increased in depression. Recent studies have indicated that NOS participates in the mechanisms of antidepressants. The aim...
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