Major Depression Linked to High VCAM-1 Levels & Gray Matter Loss
New research reveals that increased inflammation, indicated by higher levels of a protein called VCAM-1, is associated with decreased gray matter and altered brain connectivity in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD). These brain changes also correlate with VCAM-1 levels. Key Facts: MDD patients had higher blood VCAM-1 levels than healthy controls Higher VCAM-1 related …
