Molecular Research in Psychiatric Disorders
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Neurobiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2024 | Viewed by 968
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Interests: neuropharmacology; neuropsychopharmacology; opioid; anxiety; depression; reward; fear; antidepressant; anxiolytics; animal model
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the molecular research of psychiatric disorders has been a rapidly growing field that aims to better understand the biological basis of mental illness. This research area focuses on the molecular research of psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders, as well as the molecular and genetic factors that contribute to their pathogenesis.
Advances in molecular biology and genetics are revealing specific genes and molecular pathways that may be involved in the development of psychiatric disorders. For example, research has shown that certain genetic variants increase the risk of developing schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, while other genes may prevent these disorders.
In addition, molecular biological studies have shown that there are changes in the expression of certain genes and proteins in the brains of patients with psychiatric disorders. These changes affect brain function and may contribute to the symptoms associated with these disorders.
Research in this area has also led to the development of new treatments for psychiatric disorders. For example, drugs that target specific molecular pathways in the brain show promise for treating depression and schizophrenia.
In this Special Issue, Molecular research on psychiatric disorders invites papers and review articles that aim to advance our understanding of these complex mental disorders and suggest more effective treatments.
Prof. Dr. Akiyoshi Saitoh
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- schizophrenia
- depression
- bipolar disorder
- anxiety disorders
- psychiatric disorders
- molecular biology
- genetics
