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Genetic biomarkers of depression.
Indian J Hum Genet ; 2012 Jan; 18(1): 20-33
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-139437
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Depression is a term that has been used to describe a variety of ailments, ranging from minor to incapacitating. Clinically significant depression, termed as major depression, is a serious condition characterized not only by depressed mood but also by a cluster of somatic, cognitive, and motivational symptoms. Significant research efforts are aimed to understand the neurobiological as well as psychiatric disorders, and the evaluation of treatment of these disorders is still based solely on the assessment of symptoms. In order to identify the biological markers for depression, we have focused on gathering information on different factors responsible for depression including stress, genetic variations, neurotransmitters, and cytokines and chemokines previously suggested to be involved in the pathophysiology of depression. The present review illustrates the potential of biomarker profiling for psychiatric disorders, when conducted in large collections. The review highlighted the biomarker signatures for depression, warranting further investigation.
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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Signs and Symptoms / Stress, Psychological / Genetic Variation / Humans / Biomarkers / Genetic Markers / Cytokines / Neurotransmitter Agents / Chemokines / Depression Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Hum Genet Year: 2012 Type: Article

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Signs and Symptoms / Stress, Psychological / Genetic Variation / Humans / Biomarkers / Genetic Markers / Cytokines / Neurotransmitter Agents / Chemokines / Depression Type of study: Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Indian J Hum Genet Year: 2012 Type: Article