ReviewNeuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology2012
Psychoneuroimmunology meets neuropsychopharmacology: translational implications of the impact of inflammation on behavior.
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444 citing papers in PubMed, 7 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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- Are behavioural and inflammatory profiles different according to type of stressor, developmental stage, and sex in rodent models of depression? A systematic review.Molecular psychiatry · 2025Pooled it
- Efficacy, safety and mechanistic insights of pentoxifylline in major depressive disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2025Pooled it
- Prevalence and predictors of depression and anxiety in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMJ open · 2024Pooled it
- Bibliometric analysis of global research trends on regulatory T cells in neurological diseases.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Pooled it
- Janus Kinase Inhibitors Improve Disease Activity and Patient-Reported Outcomes in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of 24,135 Patients.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Pooled it
- The longitudinal associations of inflammatory biomarkers and depression revisited: systematic review, meta-analysis, and meta-regression.Molecular psychiatry · 2021Pooled it
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- Systemic inflammation enhances stimulant-induced striatal dopamine elevation in tobacco smokers.Brain, behavior, and immunity · 2022Trial
- Longitudinal Associations Between Inflammation and Multi-Dimensional Fatigue up to 2 Years After Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis.International journal of cancer · 2026Article
- The monocyte-to-HDL cholesterol ratio (MHR) modifies the association between dietary patterns and depression: a sex-specific analysis.European archives of psychiatry and clinical neuroscience · 2026Article
- Is cold exposure a viable lifestyle intervention for mental health? Reviewing evidence and mechanisms.Molecular psychiatry · 2026Review
- Neuroimmune pharmacotherapy across the skin-brain axis: mechanisms, therapeutic targets, and AI-enabled precision approaches.Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's archives of pharmacology · 2026Review
- Therapeutic potential of CMPP, a novel maleimide derivative, in a reserpine-induced mouse model of pain-depression dyad.Biochemistry and biophysics reports · 2026Article
- Depression and Anxiety Symptoms Among Combustible Cigarette Smokers, Heated Tobacco Users, and Non-Smokers: A Cross-Sectional Study in Lithuania.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2026Article
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Abstract
The potential contribution of chronic inflammation to the development of neuropsychiatric disorders such as major depression has received increasing attention. Elevated biomarkers of inflammation, including inflammatory cytokines and acute-phase proteins, have been found in depressed patients, and administration of inflammatory stimuli has been associated with the development of depressive symptoms. Data also have demonstrated that inflammatory cytokines can interact with multiple pathways known to be involved in the development of depression, including monoamine metabolism, neuroendocrine function, synaptic plasticity, and neurocircuits relevant to mood regulation. Further understanding of mechanisms by which cytokines alter behavior have revealed a host of pharmacologic targets that may be unique to the impact of inflammation on behavior and may be especially relevant to the treatment and prevention of depression in patients with evidence of increased inflammation. Such targets include the inflammatory signaling pathways cyclooxygenase, p38 mitogen-activated protein kinase, and nuclear factor-κB, as well as the metabolic enzyme, indoleamine-2,3-dioxygenase, which breaks down tryptophan into kynurenine. Other targets include the cytokines themselves in addition to chemokines, which attract inflammatory cells from the periphery to the brain. Psychosocial stress, diet, obesity, a leaky gut, and an imbalance between regulatory and pro-inflammatory T cells also contribute to inflammation and may serve as a focus for preventative strategies relevant to both the development of depression and its recurrence. Taken together, identification of mechanisms by which cytokines influence behavior may reveal a panoply of personalized treatment options that target the unique contributions of the immune system to depression.
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