Author : Yong-Ku Kim
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 9535121294
Total Pages : 158 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (351 download)
Book Synopsis Major Depressive Disorder by : Yong-Ku Kim
Download or read book Major Depressive Disorder written by Yong-Ku Kim and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder, phenotypically and biologically. MDD may be caused by complex interaction between genes and environment in susceptible individuals. Thus, a combination of certain genetic polymorphism, environmental stress, and personal susceptibility ultimately may induce MDD. Gene-environment interactions in the pathophysiology of MDD lead to advancement in personalized medicine by means of genotyping for inter-individual variability in drug action and metabolism. Gene-environment interactions may explain why some subjects become depressed while others remain unaffected. The aim of this book is to describe current knowledge of MDD from the point of view of neurobiology, molecular genetics and cognition. The authors address a deep understanding of cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms involved in MDD.