Homocysteine and folate metabolism in depression

被引:232
作者
Bottiglieri, T [1 ]
机构
[1] Baylor Univ, Med Ctr, Inst Metab Dis, Dallas, TX 75226 USA
关键词
depression; folate; homocysteine; methylation; vitamin B6; vitamin B12;
D O I
10.1016/j.pnpbp.2005.06.021
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Homocysteine is a sensitive marker of folate and vitamin B12 deficiency. Numerous studies have confirmed the association between folate deficiency and depression. It is not completely understood whether homocysteine is solely a marker for folate deficiency or if it may play a more direct role in the expression of mood disorders. This review describes the biochemical, neurochemical and clinical correlations of folate deficiency and hyperhomocysteinemia in relation to depression. (c) 2005 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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