Abstract Background Cognitive deficits and metabolic syndrome are highly prevalent in schizophrenia (SCZ), suggesting shared underlying biological mechanisms. Emerging evidence points to the dysregulation of tryptophan (Trp) metabolism, specifically the balance between the serotonin/melatonin (MLT) and kynurenine (Kyn)...
B. Barzon, A. Shkodra, S. Nasini et al.· International Journal of Neu...· 0 citations
Abstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) is the most common mental disorder and is associated with substantial functional impairment, socioeconomic costs and reduced quality of life. One third of patients presents treatment-resistant depression (TRD), a major clinical challenge that highly contributes to the...
C. Pisanu, Y. Xiong, D. Congiu et al.· International Journal of Neu...· 0 citations
This study suggests that BD patients present significant differences in gene expression patterns compared to healthy controls, and pathway analyses suggest that protein misfolding and endoplasmic reticulum alterations could be implicated in the pathophysiology of BD, while response to lithium might be related to modula...
A. Squassina, M. Manchia, C. Chillotti et al.· International Journal of Neu...· 0 citations
Major depressive disorder (MDD) accounts for a substantial share of global disability-adjusted life years and remains inadequately treated despite pharmacological advances. Growing evidence implicates endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—particularly phthalates and bisphenols—as environmental contributors to the onset...
M. Lastretti, Andrea Faa, Monica Piras et al.· Environments· 0 citations
Bipolar disorder’s genetic architecture appears hierarchical—a general liability resolving into dimensions of course and comorbidity, beyond subtypes, beyond subtypes.
Tracey van der Veen, M. Tesfaye, J. M. K. Yang et al.· Research Square· 0 citations
Background: Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven conversational systems are increasingly capable of simulating empathy, adapting to individual users, and fostering emotional bonds that blur the boundary between tool and companion. This scoping review maps the extent and nature of published evidence regarding psychologic...
M. Lastretti, M. Manchia, Matteo Fraschini et al.· Psychiatry International· 0 citations
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