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Biomarkers in bipolar disorder : a positional paper from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders Biomarkers Task Force

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posted on 2013-01-01, 00:00 authored by B Frey, A Andreazza, J Houenou, S Jamain, B Goldstein, M Frye, M Leboyer, Michael BerkMichael Berk, G Malhi, C Lopez-Jaramillo, V Taylor, Seetal DoddSeetal Dodd, S Frangou, G Hall, Brisa Simoes Fernandes, M Kauer-Sant'Anna, L Yatham, F Kapczinski, L Young
Although the etiology of bipolar disorder remains uncertain, multiple studies examining neuroimaging, peripheral markers and genetics have provided important insights into the pathophysiologic processes underlying bipolar disorder. Neuroimaging studies have consistently demonstrated loss of gray matter, as well as altered activation of subcortical, anterior temporal and ventral prefrontal regions in response to emotional stimuli in bipolar disorder. Genetics studies have identified several potential candidate genes associated with increased risk for developing bipolar disorder that involve circadian rhythm, neuronal development and calcium metabolism. Notably, several groups have found decreased levels of neurotrophic factors and increased pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress markers. Together these findings provide the background for the identification of potential biomarkers for vulnerability, disease expression and to help understand the course of illness and treatment response. In other areas of medicine, validated biomarkers now inform clinical decision-making. Although the findings reviewed herein hold promise, further research involving large collaborative studies is needed to validate these potential biomarkers prior to employing them for clinical purposes. Therefore, in this positional paper from the ISBD-BIONET (biomarkers network from the International Society for Bipolar Disorders), we will discuss our view of biomarkers for these three areas: neuroimaging, peripheral measurements and genetics; and conclude the paper with our position for the next steps in the search for biomarkers for bipolar disorder.

History

Journal

Australian and New Zealand journal of psychiatry

Volume

47

Issue

4

Pagination

321 - 332

Publisher

Sage Publications

Location

London, England

ISSN

0004-8674

eISSN

1440-1614

Language

eng

Publication classification

C1.1 Refereed article in a scholarly journal; C Journal article