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Involvement of Glial Cells in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Depression

Involvement of Glial Cells in the Pathophysiology and Treatment of Depression
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Author(s): Hanane El Fatimi (Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Morocco)and Loubna Khalki (Mohammed VI University of Health Sciences, Morocco)
Copyright: 2024
Pages: 31
Source title: Physiology and Function of Glial Cells in Health and Disease
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Bilal El-Mansoury (Faculty of Sciences, Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco), Omar El Hiba (Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco)and Arumugam Radhakrishnan Jayakumar (University of Miami, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-6684-9675-6.ch017

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Abstract

Depression is a complex neuropsychiatric illness affecting millions worldwide. Furthermore, its exact cause remains uncertain. Theories include the monoamine hypothesis, changes in hormonal systems, inflammation, immune alterations, neurogenesis issues, and environmental factors. Recent research has highlighted the role of glial cells, particularly microglia and astrocytes, in depression. This chapter explores the implications of glial cells in depression, shedding light on their involvement in neuroinflammation, synaptic plasticity, and the regulation of mood-related circuits. An intricate interplay between glial cells, proinflammatory cytokines, and neuronal processes appears to underlie the etiology and progression of depression. Understanding the dynamic interactions between glial cells and neurons in the context of depression offers promising avenues for novel therapeutic interventions targeting this debilitating disorder's neuroinflammatory components.

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