| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5842647 | Life Sciences | 2013 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Two decades ago, it was hypothesized that antidepressants could alter the course of neoplastic diseases. However, contradictory findings indicated that antidepressants could either have carcinogenic properties or improve the disease outcome. Intriguingly, controversial results were reported on the action of antidepressant drugs on immune function. Further hypotheses proposed that antidepressants could indirectly affect the cancer prognosis through the modulation of antitumor activity. Here we review the literature in order to elucidate the influence of antidepressants on cancer and immunity.
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Authors
Luciana Romina Frick, Maximiliano Rapanelli,