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Sep 2026
Lipopolysaccharide and cytokine levels differ by disease severity in major depressive disorder
Mild-to-moderate MDD is associated with elevated LPS, reflecting gut-derived inflammation and a distinct subtype, whereas severe MDD is linked to TNF-α, and these biomarkers may aid in distinguishing MDD subtypes and inform targeted therapeutic strategies.
E. Milašauskienė, J. Burkauskas, S. Jesmanas et al.
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