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SynthesisCurrent neuropharmacology2024

Use of Post-mortem Brain Tissue in Investigations of Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder: A Systematic Review.

Christine Lochner, Petrus J W Naudé, Dan J Stein

Abstract readSystematic Review
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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors.

Christine LochnerSA MRC Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders, Department of Psychiatry, University of Stellenbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Petrus J W NaudéDepartment of Psychiatry and Mental Health & Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
Dan J SteinSA MRC Unit on Risk and Resilience in Mental Disorders, Department of Psychiatry and Mental Health & Neuroscience Institute, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPost-mortem examination of the brain is a key strategy to increase our understanding of the neurobiology of mental disorders. While extensive post-mortem research has been undertaken on some mental disorders, others appear to have been relatively neglected.

objectiveThe objective of the study was to conduct a systematic review of post-mortem research on obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

methodsA systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines to provide an overview of quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods primary research studies on OCD. Search platforms included NCBI Pubmed, SCOPUS, and Web of Science.

resultsA total of 52 publications were found, and after the removal of works not meeting the inclusion criteria, six (6) peer-reviewed publications remained. These post-mortem studies have provided data on DNA methylation, cellular and molecular alterations, and gene expression profiling in brain areas associated with OCD. DISCUSSION AND

conclusionIncluded studies highlight the potential value of post-mortem brains from well-characterized individuals with OCD and suggest the need for additional work in this area.

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Obsessive-Compulsive DisorderBrainHumansResearch Designfrontostriatal circuitry.neurochemistryneurocircuitryneuroimagingObsessive-compulsivepost-mortemsystematic review

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PMID37644747
PMCPMC10845092

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