Cited by 2,166Treatment of Major DepressionNeurotransmitter Receptor Influence on BehaviorTryptophan and brain disorders

Major depressive disorder

Belmaker, R.H., Agam, Galila·2008·New England Journal of Medicine

Abstract

This review of major depressive disorder is a comprehensive account of the genetic, biochemical, and neurophysiological changes that have been implicated in the disorder. No single mechanism can account for all the clinical variations in this condition. The monoamine oxidase theory can explain many of the actions of antidepressants, but genetic factors, stress, and psychosocial factors also play a part in depression.

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Authors
Belmaker, R. H., & Agam, G.
Affiliations
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (IL)
Venue
New England Journal of Medicine
Published
2008-01-03
Volume
358
Issue
1
Pages
55-68
ISSN
  • 0028-4793 (ISSN-L)
  • 1533-4406
OpenAlex
W2129579709
Cited by
2,166
References
245
Citations by year
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FWCI
12.69
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • New England Journal of Medicine (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Pharmacology › Treatment of Major Depression
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience › Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Biological Psychiatry › Tryptophan and brain disorders
Keywords
major depressive disorder, depression, genetic factors, biochemical mechanisms, neurophysiology, monoamine oxidase, antidepressants, stress, psychosocial factors
MeSH terms
Animals, Antidepressive Agents, Corticotropin-Releasing Hormone, Depressive Disorder, Major, Major Depressive Disorder, Humans, Hydrocortisone, Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System, Norepinephrine, Pituitary-Adrenal System, Serotonin, Stress, Psychological, Biogenic Monoamines

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