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Unveiling the role of cathepsins in depression: a Mendelian randomization study.
Postgraduate medical journal - 13 Feb 2026
Zhuo Guifeng, Chen Wei, Xu Fengsheng, Zhu Xiaomin, Zhang Jinzhi, Su Mingyang, Fu Yulan, Chen Xiangyi, Wu Lin
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OBJECTIVE: Depression is a prevalent psychological disorder involving complex pathogenesis mechanisms. Cathepsins may play a significant role in the pathogenesis of depression, yet the exact impact of cathepsins on the risk of developing depression remains unclear. The objective of this research was to examine the cause-and-effect link between cathepsins and the susceptibility to depression through the...
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