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Re: neurodegeneration, BDNF, cAMP, etc. » wendy b.

Posted by jrbecker on August 1, 2003, at 17:36:04

In reply to Re: neurodegeneration, BDNF, cAMP, etc. » jrbecker, posted by wendy b. on August 1, 2003, at 8:17:09

thanks, wendy. My background is partly psych/bio. And yes, I am in research!

> > Wendy,
> >
> > There are really no trials on these meds yet for depression (they are in early phase trials for other conditions). It's certain that such studies will be surfacing soon in the next couple of years though -- if not for these particular compounds discussed in the above article, then for others like them. As you'll read more about in the links I've provided, all antidepressants as well as the mood stabilizers, lithium and depakote, protect against neurodegeneration, to varying degrees. In fact, the notion of this singular role that they all have in common is what makes many researchers contend why these drugs actually work. But remember, this is just one theory for the underlying cause(s) of depression and bipolar disorder. The real biological causes are most likely multivariant and differ for different people. But this is much closer to the real roots of it than believing it's just a matter of correcting serotonin and norepinephrine levels, etc.
> >
> > Hopefully these links will provide some info, some are fairly straightforward summaries, and some are technical. Take your pick...
>
>
>
> Dear JR,
>
> Wow, I'm amazed at the generosity you've shown here. And I appreciate very much the opportunity to read more on these topics - hope I can do something for you someday. What is your background (if you don't mind my asking)? Research, etc?
>
> Again, many thanks... I may have a question or two for you after I do my homework!
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Wendy


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