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Masoomeh Dadkhah1, Mohsen Jafarzadehgharehziaaddin2, Soheila Molaei3
1Pharmaceutical Sciences Research Center, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences, Ardabil, Iran.
Abstract:
Depressive disorders belong to highly heterogeneous psychiatric diseases. Loss of in interest in previously enjoyed activities and a depressed mood are the main characteristics of major depressive disorder (MDD). Moreover, due to significant heterogeneity in clinical presentation and lack of applicable biomarkers, diagnosis and treatment remains challenging. Identification of relevant biomarkers would allow for improved disease classification and more personalized treatment strategies. Herein, we review the current state of these biomarkers and then discuss diagnostic techniques of aimed to specifically target these analytes using state of the art biosensor technology.
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