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Bipolar and major depressive disorders: associations with serum zonulin levels and rs2070937 polymorphism.
BMC psychiatry - 13 Nov 2025
Baykan Ozgur, Akbas Furkan, Solmaz Avcikurt Ayla, Baykan Hayriye
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BACKGROUND: The underlying pathophysiology of bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder is not fully understood. Inflammation is increasingly recognized as a contributing factor. The gut plays a central role in this process. Increased intestinal permeability, which promotes inflammation, is regulated by tight junctions and influenced by the zonulin protein. This mechanism has been linked to both inflammatory...
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