Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Abstract
The
heterogeneity
and
complexity
of
symptom
presentation,
comorbidities
genetic
factors
pose
challenges
to
the
identification
biological
mechanisms
underlying
complex
diseases.
Current
approaches
used
identify
subtypes
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD)
mainly
focus
on
clinical
characteristics
that
cannot
be
linked
specific
models.
Here,
we
examined
multimorbidities
MDD
with
distinct
non-genetic
factors.
We
leveraged
dynamic
Bayesian
network
determine
a
minimal
set
relevant
identified
seven
clusters
disease-burden
trajectories
throughout
lifespan
among
1.2
million
participants
from
cohorts
in
UK,
Finland,
Spain.
had
clear
protective-
risk-factor
profiles
as
well
age-specific
courses
driven
by
inflammatory
processes,
comprehensive
map
heritability
correlations
these
was
revealed.
Our
results
can
guide
development
personalized
treatments
for
based
unique
genetic,
patients.
Pharmacological Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
207, P. 107322 - 107322
Published: July 20, 2024
Depression
is
a
common
mental
disorder,
the
effective
treatment
of
which
remains
challenging
issue
worldwide.
The
clinical
pathogenesis
depression
has
been
deeply
explored,
leading
to
formulation
various
pathogenic
hypotheses.
Among
these,
monoamine
neurotransmitter
hypothesis
holds
prominent
position,
yet
it
significant
limitations
as
more
than
one-third
patients
do
not
respond
conventional
treatments
targeting
transmission
disturbances.
Over
past
few
decades,
growing
body
research
highlighted
link
between
inflammation
and
potential
key
factor
in
pathophysiology
depression.
In
this
review,
we
first
summarize
relationship
depression,
with
focus
on
pathophysiological
changes
mediated
by
mechanisms
linking
well
multiple
anti-inflammatory
strategies
are
also
discussed,
their
efficacy
safety
assessed.
This
review
broadens
perspective
specific
aspects
using
for
treating
laying
groundwork
advancing
precision
medicine
individuals
suffering
from
"inflamed"
Translational Psychiatry,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: March 21, 2025
Anhedonia,
as
one
of
the
core
symptoms
major
depressive
disorder
(MDD),
has
been
regarded
a
potential
endophenotype
disease.
Multiple
studies
have
evaluated
mechanisms
anhedonia
in
MDD,
and
found
that
MDD
patients
with
showed
different
functions
clinical
features.
In
this
review,
we
focus
on
research
to
explore
differences
between
without
manifestations
biological
alterations,
elaborate
treatments
prognosis
anhedonia.
It
is
demonstrated
associated
adverse
outcomes
including
more
severe
episode
suicidality,
poor
MDD.
At
level,
seem
present
higher
levels
inflammatory
factors,
abnormal
metabolic
function
hypermetabolism
BDNF.
brain
imaging
studies,
there
are
some
structural
and/
or
functional
changes
multiple
regions
subcortical
cortical
areas,
well
limbic
system
Meanwhile,
preliminary
findings
also
indicated
associations
intestinal
flora
imbalance
Moreover,
evidence
benefit
selective
serotonin
reuptake
inhibitors
seemed
limited
anhedonia,
other
psychotherapy,
physical
therapy
probiotic
interventions
remained
be
explored
but
interesting
potential.
Therefore,
increased
awareness
anhedonic
unique
features
would
improved
early
diagnosis
therapeutic
effects
Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
115, P. 112143 - 112143
Published: June 28, 2023
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
a
significant
increase
in
depression,
which
is
related
to,
among
other
things,
the
COVID-19
pandemic.
Depression
can
be
fatal
if
not
treated
or
inappropriately.
leading
cause
of
suicide
attempts.
The
disease
multifactorial,
and
pharmacotherapy
often
fails
to
bring
satisfactory
results.
Therefore,
increasingly
more
importance
attached
natural
healing
substances
nutrients
food,
significantly
affect
therapy
process
prevention
depressive
disorders.
A
proper
diet
vital
preventing
depression
valuable
addition
psychological
pharmacologic
treatment.
An
inadequate
may
reduce
effectiveness
antidepressants
their
side
effects,
life-threatening
symptoms.
This
study
aimed
review
literature
on
pathogenesis
development
treatment
with
particular
emphasis
dietary
supplements
role
nutrition
Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10
Published: Nov. 21, 2023
In
clinical
practice,
it
is
frequently
observed
that
cardiac
and
psychological
disorders
co-occur,
leading
to
the
emergence
of
a
field
known
as
cardiovascular
disease
with
depression.
Depression,
in
particular,
poses
remarkable
risk
for
evolution
intimately
relates
adverse
outcomes
mortality.
Moreover,
individuals
who
are
depressed
exhibit
higher
susceptibility
developing
compared
those
good
health.
Patients
diagnosed
depression
face
heightened
mortality
within
5-year
timeframe,
their
prognosis
remains
unsatisfactory
even
after
receiving
treatment
targeting
single
disorder,
notable
recurrence
rate.
Psychological
interventions
conjunction
medications
commonly
employed
settings
treating
patients
diseases,
albeit
limited
effectiveness
unfavorable
prognosis.
Traditional
Chinese
medicine
(TCM),
such
Shuangxinfang,
Chaihujialonggumuli,
Yixin
Ningshen
Tablet,
etc.,
have
been
reported
Therapeutic
effects
combined
Despite
numerous
articles
documenting
association
between
heart
depression,
there
exists
dearth
studies
elucidating
precise
pathogenesis
target
action
diseases.
This
article
endeavors
consolidate
epidemiological
data,
potential
pathogenic
mechanisms,
available
modalities
Its
primary
objective
unveil
plausible
co-morbid
mechanisms
suitable
approaches,
thereby
offering
novel
insights
prevention,
diagnosis,
management
Journal of Clinical Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(6), P. 1727 - 1727
Published: March 17, 2024
Major
Depressive
Disorder
(MDD)
is
one
of
the
most
disabling
diseases
in
world.
MDD
traditionally
diagnosed
based
on
a
patient’s
symptoms,
which
can
lead
to
misdiagnosis.
Although
pathogenic
mechanisms
are
unknown,
several
studies
have
identified
mitochondrial
dysfunction
as
central
factor
onset
and
progression
MDD.
In
context
MDD,
alterations
metabolism
imbalances
energy
production
oxidative
stress,
contributing
disorder´s
underlying
pathophysiological
mechanisms.
Consequently,
identification
key
biomarker
for
early
accurate
diagnosis
represents
significant
challenge.
Faced
with
limits
traditional
treatments
antidepressants,
new
pharmacological
therapeutic
targets
being
investigated
such
ketamine/esketamine,
psychedelics,
or
anti-inflammatories.
All
these
drugs
show
potential
antidepressant
effects
due
their
speed
action
ability
modulate
neuroplasticity
and/or
motor
processing.
parallel,
non-pharmacological
studied,
like
Transcranial
Magnetic
Stimulation
(TMS)
Deep
Brain
(DBS),
recognized
neuronal
activity
offer
treatment
alternatives.
As
cellular
directly
related
respiration,
aim
this
review
examining
link
between
assessing
how
biomarkers
could
provide
more
objective
precise
diagnostic
tool,
exploring
other
addition
specific
focus
emerging
targets.
Finally,
detailed
analysis
strengths,
weaknesses,
opportunities,
threats
approaches
was
carried
out,
highlighting
challenges
that
must
be
addressed.
Lipids in Health and Disease,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
24(1)
Published: March 11, 2025
This
systematic
review
explores
the
hypothesis
that
various
lipid
categories
and
metabolism-related
genomic
variations
link
to
mental
disorders,
seeking
potential
clinically
useful
markers.
We
searched
PubMed,
Scopus,
PsycInfo
databases
until
October
12th,
2024,
using
terms
related
lipidomics,
lipid-related
genomics,
different
i.e.,
Major
Depressive
Disorder
(MDD),
Bipolar
(BD),
Schizophrenia
(SCZ),
Obsessive–Compulsive
(OCD).
Eligible
studies
were
assessed.
Extracted
data
included
author,
year,
methodology,
outcomes,
genes,
lipids
linked
disorders.
Bias
evidence
certainty
evaluated.
The
adhered
PRISMA
(Preferred
Reporting
Items
for
Systematic
Reviews
Meta-Analyses)
guidelines
a
registered
protocol
(PROSPERO:
CRD42023438862).
A
total
of
27
included.
SCZ
showed
alterations
in
77
lipids,
including
triglycerides
(TG),
ceramides,
phosphatidylcholine,
while
MDD
BD
exhibited
97
47
altered
respectively,
with
overlap
among
Shared
such
as
ABCA13,
DGKZ,
FADS,
pathways
involving
inflammation,
metabolism,
mitochondrial
function
identified.
OCD
was
associated
sphingolipid
signaling
peroxisomal
metabolism.
Lipid
signatures
MDD,
BD,
shed
light
on
underlying
processes.
Further
research
is
needed
validate
biomarkers
refine
their
clinical
applications
precision
psychiatry.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
25(3), P. 1473 - 1473
Published: Jan. 25, 2024
More
than
75%
of
traumatic
brain
injuries
(TBIs)
are
mild
(mTBI)
and
military
service
members
often
experience
repeated
combat-related
mTBI.
The
chronic
comorbidities
concomitant
with
repetitive
mTBI
(rmTBI)
include
depression,
post-traumatic
stress
disorder
or
neurological
dysfunction.
This
study
sought
to
determine
a
long
noncoding
RNA
(lncRNA)
expression
signature
in
serum
samples
that
correlated
rmTBI
years
after
the
incidences.
Serum
were
obtained
from
Long-Term
Impact
Military-Relevant
Brain-Injury
Consortium
Chronic
Effects
Neurotrauma
(LIMBIC
CENC)
repository,
participants
unexposed
TBI
who
had
rmTBI.
Four
lncRNAs
identified
as
consistently
present
all
samples,
detected
via
droplet
digital
PCR
packaged
exosomes
enriched
for
CNS
origin.
results,
using
qPCR,
demonstrated
lncRNA
VLDLR-AS1
levels
significantly
lower
among
individuals
compared
those
no
lifetime
TBI.
ROC
analysis
determined
an
AUC
0.74
(95%
CI:
0.6124
0.8741;
p
=
0.0012).
optimal
cutoff
was
≤153.8
ng.
A
secondary
clinical
data
LIMBIC
CENC
conducted
evaluate
psychological
symptom
burden,
results
show
MALAT1
symptoms
depression.
In
conclusion,
may
serve
blood
biomarker
identifying
depression
patients.
Transcutaneous
auricular
vagus
nerve
stimulation
(taVNS)
is
a
crucial
neuromodulation
therapy
for
depression,
yet
its
molecular
mechanism
remains
unclear.
Here,
we
aim
to
unveil
the
underlying
mechanisms
of
antidepression
by
systematically
evaluating
change
gene
expression
in
different
brain
regions
(i.e.,
hippocampus,
anterior
cingulate
cortex,
and
medial
prefrontal
cortex).