Author/Editor     Kouter, Katarina; Videtič Paska, Alja
Title     Biomarkers for suicidal behavior
Type     članek
Publication year     2020
Volume     str. str.
ISSN     1750-1911 - Epigenomics
Language     eng
Abstract     Background: Given that approximately 70% of miRNAs in the body are neuronal, we critically assessed current studies on miRNAs and suicidal behavior. Materials & Methods: To further define the role of miRNAs in suicide, we searched for studies on extracellular vesicles (exosomes) because miRNAs are particularly enriched in exosomes. miRNAs also have important physiological roles, and they can cross the blood-brain barrier and participate in cell-to-cell communication with both nearby and distant cells. Results & Conclusion: This critical assessment suggests that several miRNAs can be closely related to neurophysiology, suicidal behavior, and psychiatric disorders. However, clear overlap is poor due to either different methodologies applied or to molecular differences between suicidal behaviors and studied psychiatric disorders.
Keywords     zunajcelična vezikula
miRNA
psihiatrična motnja
extracellular vesicle
miRNA
psychiatric disorder