AQUILI Luca
   所属   立命館アジア太平洋大学  国際経営学部
   職種   准教授
言語種別 英語
発行・発表の年月 2026
形態種別 学術論文
査読 査読あり
標題 Deep brain stimulation and neuroimmune mechanisms in major depressive disorder
執筆形態 分担
掲載誌名 Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry
掲載区分国外
国際共著 国際共著
著者・共著者 Luqi Zhou, Ying Ling Saw, Luca Aquili, Ersoy Kocabicak, Yasin Temel, Yigan Zhang, Jun-ti Lu, Allan Kalueff, Zhiliang Lu, Xiangjun Tang, Lee Wei Lim
概要 This review examines major depressive disorder as both a circuit disorder and a condition involving altered neuroimmune signaling. It evaluates how deep brain stimulation of depression-related targets may influence microglia, inflammatory cytokines, neuroendocrine pathways, synaptic plasticity, and communication between peripheral immunity and the brain. Evidence from animal models and clinical studies suggests that immune modulation may contribute to antidepressant effects alongside direct network changes. The authors identify substantial mechanistic gaps and propose inflammatory biomarkers and longitudinal immune measures to improve target selection, response prediction, and personalized stimulation strategies.
DOI 10.1016/j.pnpbp.2026.111851