Pro-inflammatory cytokines in depression
Cytokines are protein molecules. Produced by cells of the thymus gland, immune system, spleen, blood. 90% of cytokines are secreted by B and T lymphocytes. Cytokines perform various
Cytokines are protein molecules. Produced by cells of the thymus gland, immune system, spleen, blood. 90% of cytokines are secreted by B and T lymphocytes. Cytokines perform various
Evoked potential studies (auditory, cognitive, visual, sympathetic) show changes in the electrical activity of the brain in response to certain stimuli. The amplitude of the evoked
Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are used to treat depression. Withdrawal symptoms may occur after treatment with these drugs. It can start suddenly. It will manifest itself as
In recent years, the science of optogenetics , a field of neurobiology , has been developing . Optical and genetic methods are used to study neural connections, neuronal excitation, and
Electroconvulsive therapy has a proven mechanism of action. When using it, the level of norepinephrine and other catecholamines in the hippocampus, frontal cortex, and basal ganglia
Neuropeptides are produced in the central nervous system and are implicated in a variety of mental disorders and anxiety conditions. They are involved in the regulation of
Depression and anxiety are normal human reactions to stress, loss of loved ones, and frustration. They often accompany each other. But in terms of pathogenesis, these are
Doctors have conducted a new systematic analysis of the effectiveness of antidepressants. According to their findings, such medications do help fight depression, although their effectiveness is
Scientists around the world are calling on people suffering from mental illnesses such as depression and PTSD to donate their brains to research after death. It
Neurobiologists from the Institute of Higher Nervous Activity and Neurophysiology of the Russian Academy of Sciences have developed a non-invasive method for analyzing the level