A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia

Abstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia (SCH) are common and severe mental disorders that are mainly diagnosed depending on the subjective identification by psychiatrists. Finding potential objective biomarkers that can distinguish these two diseases is still meaningful...

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Main Authors: Huan Yu, Rui Li, Xue-jun Liang, Wen-Mao Yang, Lin Guo, Ling Liu, Qing-rong R. Tan, Zheng-wu Peng
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06277-y
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author Huan Yu
Rui Li
Xue-jun Liang
Wen-Mao Yang
Lin Guo
Ling Liu
Qing-rong R. Tan
Zheng-wu Peng
author_facet Huan Yu
Rui Li
Xue-jun Liang
Wen-Mao Yang
Lin Guo
Ling Liu
Qing-rong R. Tan
Zheng-wu Peng
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description Abstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia (SCH) are common and severe mental disorders that are mainly diagnosed depending on the subjective identification by psychiatrists. Finding potential objective biomarkers that can distinguish these two diseases is still meaningful. Methods In the present study, we investigate the differences in plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) among patients with MDD (n = 24) and SCH (n = 24), and gender- and age-matched healthy controls (HC, n = 27) and identify potential plasma biomarkers. Results We found that the concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines were increased, whereas the anti-inflammatory cytokines were decreased in both MDD and SCH. Meanwhile, except for an increase in 4-Methylvaleric acid, other SCFAs with statistical differences were reduced in both MDD and SCH. Moreover, potential biomarker panels were developed that can effectively discriminate MDD from HC (AUC = 0.997), SCH from HC (AUC = 0.999), and from each other (MDD from SCH, AUC = 0.983). Conclusions These data suggest that alterations in plasma cytokines and SCFAs might be one of the potential features for distinguishing MDD and SCH. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2100051243, registration date: 2021/09/16.
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spelling doaj-art-e155d9bae9ec47959db2e2a74a4018012024-11-24T12:38:03ZengBMCBMC Psychiatry1471-244X2024-11-0124111210.1186/s12888-024-06277-yA cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophreniaHuan Yu0Rui Li1Xue-jun Liang2Wen-Mao Yang3Lin Guo4Ling Liu5Qing-rong R. Tan6Zheng-wu Peng7Department of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalMilitary Medical Innovation Center, Air Force Medical UniversityDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalDepartment of Psychiatry, Chang’an HospitalAbstract Background Major depressive disorder (MDD) and schizophrenia (SCH) are common and severe mental disorders that are mainly diagnosed depending on the subjective identification by psychiatrists. Finding potential objective biomarkers that can distinguish these two diseases is still meaningful. Methods In the present study, we investigate the differences in plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) among patients with MDD (n = 24) and SCH (n = 24), and gender- and age-matched healthy controls (HC, n = 27) and identify potential plasma biomarkers. Results We found that the concentrations of pro-inflammatory cytokines were increased, whereas the anti-inflammatory cytokines were decreased in both MDD and SCH. Meanwhile, except for an increase in 4-Methylvaleric acid, other SCFAs with statistical differences were reduced in both MDD and SCH. Moreover, potential biomarker panels were developed that can effectively discriminate MDD from HC (AUC = 0.997), SCH from HC (AUC = 0.999), and from each other (MDD from SCH, AUC = 0.983). Conclusions These data suggest that alterations in plasma cytokines and SCFAs might be one of the potential features for distinguishing MDD and SCH. Trial registration Chinese Clinical Trial Registry: ChiCTR2100051243, registration date: 2021/09/16.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06277-yInflammatory cytokinesShort-chain fatty acidsSchizophreniaDepression
spellingShingle Huan Yu
Rui Li
Xue-jun Liang
Wen-Mao Yang
Lin Guo
Ling Liu
Qing-rong R. Tan
Zheng-wu Peng
A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
BMC Psychiatry
Inflammatory cytokines
Short-chain fatty acids
Schizophrenia
Depression
title A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
title_full A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
title_fullStr A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
title_full_unstemmed A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
title_short A cross-section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short-chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
title_sort cross section study of the comparison of plasma inflammatory cytokines and short chain fatty acid in patients with depression and schizophrenia
topic Inflammatory cytokines
Short-chain fatty acids
Schizophrenia
Depression
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-024-06277-y
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