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Association of reduced serum EGF and leptin levels with the pathophysiology of major depressive disorder: A case-control study.

Md SohanM M A Shalahuddin QusarMohammad ShahriarSardar Mohammad Ashraful IslamMohiuddin Ahmed BhuiyanMd Rabiul Islam
Published in: PloS one (2023)
Our study findings suggest that reduced serum EGF levels have an impact on the pathogenesis of depression. But as per our investigation, the severity of depression is not correlated with altered EGF levels. Our findings regarding the association of EGF with MDD would help to use EGF as a risk indicator of depression. We suggest further clinical investigations to determine the precise function of leptin and EGF in depression.
Keyphrases
  • major depressive disorder
  • growth factor
  • depressive symptoms
  • sleep quality