Persistent increase in TNF and IL ‐1 markers in severe mental disorders suggests trait‐related inflammation: a one year follow‐up study

ConclusionPersistently increased sTNF‐R1 and IL‐1Ra after one year in patients with severe mental disorders primarily reflecting data from the schizophrenia group may suggest that inflammation is a trait phenomenon, and not only the result of stress‐related mechanisms associated with acute episodes.

Source: Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica - August 16, 2017 Category: Psychiatry Authors: R. H. M ørch, I. Dieset, A. Færden, S. Hope, M. Aas, M. Nerhus, E. S. Gardsjord, M. Haram, R. S. Falk, I. Joa, G. Morken, I. Agartz, P. Aukrust, S. Djurovic, I. Melle, T. Ueland, O. A. Andreassen Tags: Original article Source Type: research