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  • Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a significant global health burden, often requiring multiple treatment trials.
  • Current antidepressant treatments have limited efficacy, with many patients not responding to initial therapies.
  • Identifying biological markers is crucial for optimizing personalized antidepressant selection and understanding treatment mechanisms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review methodological considerations for investigating non-coding RNA (ncRNA) biomarkers in antidepressant response.
  • To summarize current findings on ncRNAs as predictors of antidepressant treatment efficacy.
  • To discuss future directions for developing clinical epigenetic tools for depression.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating ncRNAs in relation to antidepressant response.
  • Analysis of methodologies, including biological sample types and technological platforms used.
  • Synthesis of existing research findings on ncRNA biomarkers.

Main Results:

  • Epigenetic factors, specifically ncRNAs, are emerging as potential biomarkers for antidepressant response.
  • Various biological samples and advanced technologies are employed in ncRNA biomarker research.
  • Existing studies provide preliminary evidence linking specific ncRNAs to treatment outcomes in MDD.

Conclusions:

  • ncRNAs represent a promising avenue for developing biomarkers to guide antidepressant selection.
  • Standardized methodologies and further validation are essential for clinical translation of ncRNA biomarkers.
  • Future research should focus on integrating epigenetic insights into personalized depression treatment strategies.