Importance Several studies have reported antidepressant effects of anti-inflammatory
treatment; however, the results have been conflicting and detrimental adverse effects may …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a popular Indian spice that has been used for centuries in
herbal medicines for the treatment of a variety of ailments such as rheumatism, diabetic …

Adult hippocampal neurogenesis is involved in memory and learning, and disrupted
neurogenesis is implicated in cognitive impairment and mood disorders, including anxiety …

Low-grade inflammation plays a role not only in the pathogenesis of major depressive
disorder (MDD) but probably also in the poor responsiveness to regular antidepressants …

Background: Inflammation plays a major role in the onset and maintenance of
schizophrenia. The objective of the present work was to synthetize in a narrative review the …

Background Curcumin, the principal curcuminoid derived from the spice turmeric, influences
several biological mechanisms associated with major depression, namely those associated …

Introduction Peripheral levels of inflammatory markers are elevated in major depressive
disorder (MDD). Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) affect levels of inflammatory …

A great deal of interest in psychiatric research is currently centered upon the pathogenic role
of inflammatory processes. Positron emission tomography (PET) using radiolabeled ligands …

Objective: There is growing evidence that bipolar disorder (BD) is associated with
inflammation, including abnormal levels of acute-phase C-reactive protein (CRP). Our meta …

Background: Mounting evidence demonstrates enhanced systemic levels of inflammatory
mediators in depression, indicating that inflammation may play a role in the etiology and …