Roles of neurosteroids in the treatment of depressive episodes
10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2018.06.018
- Author:
Lü-Chun CUI
1
Author Information
1. Shanghai Mental Health Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Bipolar disorder;
Depressive disorder;
Depressive episode;
Neurosteroid
- From:
Journal of Shanghai Jiaotong University(Medical Science)
2018;38(6):685-689
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Neurosteroids are the key molecules in the central nervous system that modulate neural functions. They can influence human mood and behavior in various physiological and pathophysiological situations. Neurosteroids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of depressive episodes, providing innovative therapies for psychiatric disorders such as depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. This paper reviewed the research progress on the role of neurosteroids in the treatment of depressive episodes.
