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Author:   Robert Dantzer ,  Lucile Capuron
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2017
Volume:   31
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   6.742kg
ISBN:  

9783319511511

ISBN 10:   3319511513
Pages:   356
Publication Date:   09 January 2017
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Evidence for inflammation-associated depression.- Evidence for inflammation-associated depression.- Role of inflammation in the development of neuropsychiatric symptom domains.- Inflammation-associated comorbidity.- Section 2: Mechanisms of inflammation-associated depression.- Mechanisms of inflammation-associated depression Immune-to-brain communication pathways and cytokines.- Immune-to-brain communication pathways.- Mechanisms of inflammation-associated depression.- Role of the kynurenine metabolism pathway.- Depression in autoimmune diseases.- Stress-induced microglia activation.- Inflammation effects on brain glutamate.- The role of dopamine.- Brain structures implicated in inflammation-associated depression.- Role of kynurenine metabolism pathway.- Suicidality. Section 3: Clinical implications of inflammation-associated depression.- The promise and limitations of anti-inflammatory agents.- Are non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.- Does diet matter?- Role of neuroimunological factors.

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The authors describe the current research data surrounding the role of inflammation and its impact on depression. ... Each chapter begins with an abstract, identified keywords, and an outline of the chapter. Most chapters contain helpful graphics and conclude with references. ... To my knowledge, this is the first book focused solely on the role of inflammation in psychiatry, which was confirmed by a quick internet search. (Aaron Plattner, Doody's Book Reviews, April, 2017)

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