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Serum inflammatory cytokines in the progression of depression

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  • Qing Feng

  • Zhen Yuan

  • Qi An

  • Kang Wang

  • Xiaohui Liu

  • May 13, 2026

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    Depression is a multifactorial condition significantly influenced by immune dysregulation and inflammatory cytokines.

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    Serum inflammatory cytokines like IL-1β, IL-6, and TNF-α disrupt neurochemical processes, contributing to depression.

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    Cytokines activate pathways that hinder serotonin production and neuroplasticity, exacerbating depressive symptoms.

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    Anti-inflammatory treatments may enhance antidepressant efficacy by targeting neuroinflammatory mechanisms.

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    Inflammatory cytokines hold potential as biomarkers for diagnosing and managing depression in precision psychiatry.

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Serum inflammatory cytokines in the progression of depression

  • by Qing Feng, Zhen Yuan, Qi An, Kang Wang, Xiaohui Liu

  • May 13, 2026

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