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The inflammatory cytokines: molecular biomarkers for major depressive disorder?
Biomarkers in medicine - 1 Jan 2015
Martin Charlotte, Tansey Katherine E, Schalkwyk Leonard C, Powell Timothy R
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Cytokines are pleotropic cell signaling proteins that, in addition to their role as inflammatory mediators, also affect neurotransmitter systems, brain functionality and mood. Here we explore the potential utility of cytokine biomarkers for major depressive disorder. Specifically, we explore how genetic, transcriptomic and proteomic information relating to the cytokines might act as biomarkers, aiding clinical...
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