When Inflammation Drives Depression — and When It Doesn’t
‘Depression is inflammation’ holds for a subgroup of patients, not for everyone. Community-sample and twin data weaken the broader version of the claim.
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Cytokine Profiles in Major Depression (Low IL-17C) & Comorbid Anxiety (2024 Study)
Recent studies have shed light on the intricate relationship between cytokines—proteins crucial for cell signaling in the immune system—depression, and anxiety. This exploration is pivotal in unveiling the potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets for major depressive disorder (MDD), particularly in patients experiencing their first episode and those untreated with drugs, with or without comorbid anxiety. …