کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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319894 | 539613 | 2008 | 11 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |
![عکس صفحه اول مقاله: Differential modulation of cytokine production in major depressive disorder by cortisol and dexamethasone Differential modulation of cytokine production in major depressive disorder by cortisol and dexamethasone](/preview/png/319894.png)
In major depressive disorder (MDD), there is increasing evidence of a relationship between neuroendocrine and immunological alterations. Therefore, we investigated the influence of cortisol and dexamethasone on the in vitro production of TNF-α and IL-6 in blood cells of depressed inpatients at admission, in the course of MDD and in healthy controls. Patients were psychopathologically classified as responders and non-responders after a 6-week antidepressant treatment. At admission in the responder subgroup, incubation with both steroids under basal conditions resulted in an increase of TNF-α levels, which decreased after treatment. After stimulation with phytohemagglutinin, an enhancement of TNF-α suppression by steroids was detectable after successful antidepressive treatment. A significant relationship was seen between the cortisol-induced modulation of TNF-α levels and the psychopathology in this subgroup. Under basal conditions, IL-6 levels were increased after treatment with both steroids. The data suggest a normalization of the altered effects of glucocorticoids on TNF-α production in the responder subgroup only.
Journal: European Neuropsychopharmacology - Volume 18, Issue 12, December 2008, Pages 860–870