Inflammation and Brain Disorders: A series of Articles

Neuroinflammation, either directly occurring in the brain from microglial activation or indirectly from peripherally generated immune modulators, is becoming apparent as a component of a number of brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.

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A Perspective on Inflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease

In familial disease associated with PSEN-1 mutations, symptomatic carriers show progressive loss of cortical thickness in areas involved in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD).

29.07.2019 Alzheimer’s Disease
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Inflammation, Accelerated Aging and Structural Brain Changes in Schizophrenia

This article addresses the blood-borne factors related to inflammation and aging, heterogeneity within schizophrenia and the hypothesis that people with schizophrenia experience pathological aging

12.08.2019 Schizophrenia
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Inflammation in Mood Disorders: A New Day or a False Dawn?

This article investigates Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and the relationship between inflammatory markers and treatment response and resistance.

26.08.2019 Depression

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