Abstract Purpose of Review The SARS-CoV-2-pandemic has caused mortality and morbidity
at an unprecedented global scale. Many patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 continue to …

Opioid drugs are widely used to treat chronic pain, but their misuse can lead to tolerance,
dependence, and addiction and have created a significant public health problem. In …

The pervasive and frequently devastating nature of aggressive behavior calls for a collective
effort to understand its psychosocial and neurobiological underpinnings. Regarding the …

Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera L. Dunal.) is an important “Rasayana” of Ayurveda. The
roots are extensively used as an adaptogen and for different health issues. Anti …

There is evidence that plasma cortisol concentration can be either increased or decreased
in patients with depression and related anxiety and stress-related disorders; the exact …

Monoamine oxidases (MAOs) are attractive targets in drug design. The inhibition of one of
the isoforms (A or B) is responsible for modulating the levels of different neurotransmitters in …

Abstract Objective Acorus calamus (AC) L.(Araceae) is an annual semi-aquatic and aromatic
plant found in Europe, North America and Asia. Its rhizomes are often used by Native …

Depressive disorders are a major public health concern. Despite currently available
treatment options, their prevalence steadily increases, and a high rate of therapeutic failure …

The review summarizes the results of our own studies and published data on the biological
markers of psychiatric disorders, with special emphasis on the activity of platelet monoamine …

The stress response is regulated by many mechanisms. Monoamine oxidase A (MAOA) has
been related to many mental illnesses. However, few studies have explored the relationship …