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Complex Neurobiological Mechanisms and Risk Factors Underlying Late-Life Depression.
Advances in experimental medicine and biology - 1 Jan 2026
Lee Kang Joon, Kim Yong-Ku
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Late-life depression (LLD) is a prevalent and debilitating disease closely associated with cognitive decline, exacerbation of chronic medical illness, decreased quality of life, and increased societal burden. This review explores the complex neurobiological mechanisms and key risk factors underlying LLD. Inflammation, particularly involving cytokines such as IL-6 and TNF-α and the activation of the NLRP3...
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