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The Genetic Landscape of Kynurenine Predicts Neurovascular Pathology and Disrupted White Matter Integrity in Patients With Mood Disorders.
American journal of medical genetics. Part B, Neuropsychiatric genetics : the official publication of the International Society of Psychiatric Genetics - 1 Mar 2026
Bravi Beatrice, Fortaner-Uyà Lidia, Paolini Marco, Comai Stefano, Poletti Sara, Lorenzi Cristina, Spadini Sara, Serretti Alessandro, Colombo Cristina, Zanardi Raffaella, Benedetti Francesco
Abstract excerpt
Low-grade systemic inflammation is linked to cardiometabolic diseases and increased cardiovascular risk. Patients with mood disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Bipolar Disorder (BD), also show elevated cardiovascular risk and inflammatory markers, suggesting shared biological pathways between mood and cardiometabolic conditions. The kynurenine (KYN) pathway, activated by inflammatory cytokines...
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