von Bulletpoints:
• A new study revealed that the immune system may be involved in major depressive disorder (MDD).
• The study found that people with MDD have higher levels of immune cells in their blood than those without the condition.
• These findings suggest that treatments targeting the immune system may be beneficial for people with MDD.
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco has suggested that there may be a link between the immune system and major depressive disorder (MDD). Previous research has suggested that inflammation in the body may play a role in MDD, and the new study provides further evidence of this.
The study looked at the blood of participants with and without MDD, and found that those with the condition had higher levels of certain immune cells. These cells, which are known as pro-inflammatory cytokines, are involved in inflammation in the body. The researchers also found that people with MDD had higher levels of other immune cells, known as natural killer cells, which are involved in fighting infections.
The findings suggest that treatments targeting the immune system may be beneficial for people with MDD. However, the researchers caution that more research is needed to understand the exact role that the immune system plays in the condition.
The study adds to the growing body of evidence that suggests inflammation may be involved in MDD. The findings also suggest that treatments targeting the immune system, such as anti-inflammatory drugs, may be useful for people with MDD. More research is needed to understand the role of the immune system in the condition, and to develop effective treatments.
