Major Depressive Disorder

Yong-Ku Kim

ISBN 10: 9535121294 / ISBN 13: 9789535121299

Published by Intechopen Jun 2015, 2015

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Neuware -Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder, phenotypically and biologically. MDD may be caused by complex interaction between genes and environment in susceptible individuals. Thus, a combination of certain genetic polymorphism, environmental stress, and personal susceptibility ultimately may induce MDD. Gene-environment interactions in the pathophysiology of MDD lead to advancement in personalized medicine by means of genotyping for inter-individual variability in drug action and metabolism. Gene-environment interactions may explain why some subjects become depressed while others remain unaffected. The aim of this book is to describe current knowledge of MDD from the point of view of neurobiology, molecular genetics and cognition. The authors address a deep understanding of cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms involved in MDD.Books on Demand GmbH, Überseering 33, 22297 Hamburg 156 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Major Depressive Disorder
• Publisher: Intechopen Jun 2015
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9535121294
• ISBN 13: 9789535121299
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 266W x 185H x 16D millimeters 266 millimeters width by 185 millimeters height by 16 millimeters depth
• Weight: 558 grams

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Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a complex and heterogeneous disorder, phenotypically and biologically. MDD may be caused by complex interaction between genes and environment in susceptible individuals. Thus, a combination of certain genetic polymorphism, environmental stress, and personal susceptibility ultimately may induce MDD. Gene-environment interactions in the pathophysiology of MDD lead to advancement in personalized medicine by means of genotyping for inter-individual variability in drug action and metabolism. Gene-environment interactions may explain why some subjects become depressed while others remain unaffected. The aim of this book is to describe current knowledge of MDD from the point of view of neurobiology, molecular genetics and cognition. The authors address a deep understanding of cognitive and neurobiological mechanisms involved in MDD.