Topic · Biological Psychiatry
Tryptophan and brain disorders
Tryptophan and brain disorders is a research topic within Biological Psychiatry. Science Explorer counts 44k research works in it since 1950. 9.9% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.
This cluster of papers explores the intricate relationship between the immune system and the brain, focusing on neuroinflammation, cytokine signaling, and the impact of immune activation on psychiatric disorders such as depression and schizophrenia. The role of tryptophan metabolism, oxidative stress, and maternal immune activation in influencing brain function and behavior is also a key area of investigation.
- Neuroinflammation
- Cytokines
- Depression
- Tryptophan Metabolism
- Immune Activation
- Schizophrenia
- Oxidative Stress
- Microglia
- Maternal Immune Activation
- Antidepressant Treatment
- Research works
- 44k fractional, since 1950
- In the world top 10%
- 4.4k per year above
- Top-10% rate
- 9.9% share of its works in the world top 10%
- Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
- +32% the tick is no change
- Largest producer
China
40% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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