Analyzing the genes and pathways related to major depressive disorder via a systems biology approach.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a mental disorder caused by the combination of genetic, environmental, and psychological factors. Over the years, a number of genes potentially associated with MDD have been identified. However, in many cases, the role of these genes and their relationship in the etiology and development of MDD remains unclear. Under such situation, a systems biology approach focusing on the function correlation and interaction of the candidate genes in the context of MDD will provide useful information on exploring the molecular mechanisms underlying the disease.

Methods

We collected genes potentially related to MDD by screening the human genetic studies deposited in PubMed (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed). The main biological themes with

SUBMITTER: Fan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7010578 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature