Novel Pharmacological Targets for Combat PTSD-Metabolism, Inflammation, The Gut Microbiome, and Mitochondrial Dysfunction.
Mil Med
; 185(Suppl 1): 311-318, 2020 01 07.
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| ID: mdl-32074311
INTRODUCTION: Current pharmacological treatments of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) have limited efficacy. Although the diagnosis is based on psychopathological criteria, it is frequently accompanied by somatic comorbidities and perhaps "accelerated biological aging," suggesting widespread physical concomitants. Such physiological comorbidities may affect core PTSD symptoms but are rarely the focus of therapeutic trials. METHODS: To elucidate the potential involvement of metabolism, inflammation, and mitochondrial function in PTSD, we integrate findings and mechanistic models from the DOD-sponsored "Systems Biology of PTSD Study" with previous data on these topics. RESULTS: Data implicate inter-linked dysregulations in metabolism, inflammation, mitochondrial function, and perhaps the gut microbiome in PTSD. Several inadequately tested targets of pharmacological intervention are proposed, including insulin sensitizers, lipid regulators, anti-inflammatories, and mitochondrial biogenesis modulators. CONCLUSIONS: Systemic pathologies that are intricately involved in brain functioning and behavior may not only contribute to somatic comorbidities in PTSD, but may represent novel targets for treating core psychiatric symptoms.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Trastornos de Combate
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Microbioma Gastrointestinal
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Inflamación
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Metabolismo
Tipo de estudio:
Prognostic_studies
Límite:
Humans
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En
Revista:
Mil Med
Año:
2020
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Article
País de afiliación:
Italia
Pais de publicación:
Reino Unido