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The blood brain barrier and the role of ratiometric molecular analysis in schizophrenia.

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: The etiology of schizophrenia and other chronic psychotic disorders is complicated considering the multifactorial contribution of developmental, biological, and environmental factors. The role of the blood brain barrier has not yet been established as part of schizophrenia etiology; however, in previous blood brain barrier articles, we discussed potential consequences of various biological abnormalities due to dysregulation of molecular components, such as cofactors,(1) signaling molecules,(2) enzymes,(3) cytokines,(4) and antibodies.(5) In this review, we will discuss the potential use of peripheral ratiometric molecular analysis relevant to the central nervous system for the evaluation of the development of schizophrenia.

Source: PubMed Central

Authors: Atmaram Yarlagadda, Christiane S Hampe, Anita H Clayton

Institutions: University of Virginia, University of Washington

Language: English

Topic: Schizophrenia research and treatment

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

Award: Islet Cell Membrane Antibodies in Diabetes