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Advances in biomarkers of major depressive disorder.
Advances in clinical chemistry - 1 Jan 2015
Huang Tiao-Lai, Lin Chin-Chuen
Abstract excerpt
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is characterized by mood, vegetative, cognitive, and even psychotic symptoms and signs that can cause substantial impairments in quality of life and functioning. Biomarkers are measurable indicators that could help diagnosing MDD or predicting treatment response. In this chapter, lipid profiles, immune/inflammation, and neurotrophic factor pathways that have long been implicated in...
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