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Australian scientists believe they have found evidence for a potential suicide marker they hope will lead to new tests and treatments for depression.
“We have known for a long time that people who attempt suicide have markers of chronic inflammation in their blood and spinal fluid,” Professor Guillemin said.
“Commonly used antidepressants have only limited effect because they target serotonin — the branch of tryptophan associated with happiness — rather than quinolinic acid, which is the other branch of tryptophan associated with inflammation.”
Professor Guillemin said the collaboration was building evidence and providing a much clearer indication of the biological mechanics behind suicidal tendency.
– Sean Parnell
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