Neuromediator metabolism and inflammation markers in posttraumatic stress disorder in the modern war Veterans

Abstract: Development of posttraumatic stress disorder in combatants proceeds via occurence of systemic maladaptive allostatic reactions. It is accompanied by disorders at the …

Optimism moderates the relationship between inflammatory polygenic risk and major depressive disorder in U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability, and chronic inflammation is a contributing factor to its onset and progression. This study …

Exploring the dissociative subtype of PTSD: The role of early-life trauma, cortisol, and inflammatory profiles

Abstract:Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a heterogeneous mental health condition, characterized by diverse symptom profiles and biological underpinnings. A dissociative …

Plasma level of the antimicrobial peptide LL37 (Cathelicidin) is negatively associated with alcohol use disorder in US Veterans

Abstract: As suicidal self-directed violence (SSDV) is often challenging to prevent, novel approaches are needed. We reported lower gene expression of LL-37, an antimicrobial …