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  • Neuroscience
  • Immunology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • The immune hypothesis posits immune system dysfunction in the pathophysiology of schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD).
  • Historical research, including studies on neurosyphilis-associated psychosis, has informed our understanding of immune involvement.
  • Emerging evidence links infections and autoimmunity to SSD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical review of key discoveries shaping the understanding of immune dysfunction in SSD.
  • To explain the basic principles of immune dysfunction relevant to SSD.
  • To discuss potential anti-inflammatory interventions for SSD.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical epidemiological, clinical, and biological research.
  • Examination of findings related to cytokine levels, microglia density, neuroimaging, and gene expression.
  • Analysis of the role of infections and autoimmunity in SSD.

Main Results:

  • Evidence supports a significant role for immune system dysfunction in the pathophysiology of SSD.
  • Various techniques reveal immune system alterations in individuals with SSD.
  • Anti-inflammatory approaches show promise for novel SSD interventions.

Conclusions:

  • The immune hypothesis provides a framework for understanding SSD.
  • Further research into immune mechanisms can guide the development of targeted therapies.
  • Immunomodulatory treatments represent a potential future direction for managing SSD.