Abstract:Introduction
A growing number of studies have examined the link between inflammatory markers (IM) and the pathophysiology of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). However, this association has yet to be fully identified.
Objectives
This review aims to systematically evaluate evidence from studies examining peripheral IM in adult participants with OCD compared to controls. IM included: CRP, TNFa, IFNγ, IL1/4/6/10.
Methods
Databases used for literature searching: Medline, … Show more
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