Immune-inflammatory markers and psychosis risk : A systematic review and meta-analysis

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Subclinical inflammation has been associated with psychosis; however, it remains unknown whether this phenomenon appears also in the premorbid phase. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing peripheral blood levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and cytokines between individuals at risk of psychosis and controls. Moreover, we tested the hypothesis that the levels of these markers may be different in high-risk converters versus non-converters. Two independent reviewers searched electronic databases until Dec 16th, 2020. After reviewing publication records, 16 studies (548 high-risk individuals and 559 controls) were included. Random-effects meta-analyses with Hedges' g as the effect size estimate were performed. Individuals at clinical risk of psychosis had significantly higher levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) compared to controls (g = 0.33, 95%CI: 0.06-0.60, p = 0.018). Heterogeneity was not significant in this subgroup analysis. Changes in the levels of IL-6 in subjects at familial risk of psychosis were not significant (g = 0.04, 95%CI: -0.24 to 0.31, p = 0.798). The use of antidepressants was associated with significantly higher levels of IL-6 in high-risk individuals (Beta = 1.56, 95%CI: 0.60-2.53, p = 0.001). No significant differences in the levels of immune-inflammatory markers were found between high-risk converters and non-converters. Our findings suggest that individuals at clinical risk of psychosis show subclinical inflammation in terms of elevated IL-6 levels. This phenomenon might be related to the use of antidepressants. The present meta-analysis does not support the usefulness of single immune-inflammatory markers in predicting transition to psychosis.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:127

Enthalten in:

Psychoneuroendocrinology - 127(2021) vom: 20. Mai, Seite 105200

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Misiak, Błażej [VerfasserIn]
Bartoli, Francesco [VerfasserIn]
Carrà, Giuseppe [VerfasserIn]
Stańczykiewicz, Bartłomiej [VerfasserIn]
Gładka, Anna [VerfasserIn]
Frydecka, Dorota [VerfasserIn]
Samochowiec, Jerzy [VerfasserIn]
Jarosz, Konrad [VerfasserIn]
Hadryś, Tomasz [VerfasserIn]
Miller, Brian J [VerfasserIn]

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9007-41-4
Biomarkers
C-Reactive Protein
Early intervention
Immunity
Inflammation
Interleukin-6
Journal Article
Meta-Analysis
Psychotic disorders
Schizophrenia
Systematic Review

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Date Completed 10.03.2022

Date Revised 10.03.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1016/j.psyneuen.2021.105200

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM322970423