Several studies have shown that major depression is accompanied by significantly increased plasma levels of positive acute-phase proteins such as haptoglobin (Hp).
Several studies have shown that major depression is accompanied by significantly increased plasma levels of positive acute-phase proteins such as haptoglobin (Hp).
The patients with major depression exhibited significantly higher haptoglobin plasma levels than the healthy comparison subjects and the patients with minor depression.
It is concluded that increased production of IL-6 and IL-1 in major depression may underlie both immune activation and the "acute" phase response in that illness, and that disorders in Hp may be related to the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of major depression.
It is concluded that increased production of IL-6 and IL-1 in major depression may underlie both immune activation and the "acute" phase response in that illness, and that disorders in Hp may be related to the pathophysiology and pathogenesis of major depression.
The patients with major depression exhibited significantly higher haptoglobin plasma levels than the healthy comparison subjects and the patients with minor depression.