Role of inflammatory cytokines in depression: Focus on interleukin-1β (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Rai Khalid Farooq
    • Kashif Asghar
    • Shahzina Kanwal
    • Ali Zulqernain
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  • Published online on: November 10, 2016     https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2016.807
  • Pages: 15-20
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Abstract

According to the World Health Organization, major depression will become the leading cause of disability worldwide by the year 2030. Despite extensive research into the mechanisms underlying this disease, the rate, prevalence and disease burden has been on the rise, particularly in the industrialized world. Epidemiological studies have shown biological and biochemical differences in disease characteristics and treatment responses in different age groups. Notable differences have been observed in the clinical presentation, co‑prevalence with other diseases, interaction with the immune system and even in the outcome. Thus, there is an increased interest in characterizing these differences, particularly in terms of contribution of different factors, including age, cytokines and immunotherapy. Research into the possible mechanisms of these interactions may reveal novel opportunities for future pharmacotherapy. The aim of the present review is to document recent literature regarding the impact of inflammatory mechanisms on the pathophysiology of the depressive disorder.
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Farooq RK, Asghar K, Kanwal S and Zulqernain A: Role of inflammatory cytokines in depression: Focus on interleukin-1β (Review). Biomed Rep 6: 15-20, 2017.
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Farooq, R.K., Asghar, K., Kanwal, S., & Zulqernain, A. (2017). Role of inflammatory cytokines in depression: Focus on interleukin-1β (Review). Biomedical Reports, 6, 15-20. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2016.807
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Farooq, R. K., Asghar, K., Kanwal, S., Zulqernain, A."Role of inflammatory cytokines in depression: Focus on interleukin-1β (Review)". Biomedical Reports 6.1 (2017): 15-20.
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Farooq, R. K., Asghar, K., Kanwal, S., Zulqernain, A."Role of inflammatory cytokines in depression: Focus on interleukin-1β (Review)". Biomedical Reports 6, no. 1 (2017): 15-20. https://doi.org/10.3892/br.2016.807