The Role of Kynurenine Pathway in Development and Therapy of Depression

Abstract

Present article is the review of the mechanisms of depression that describes modern data on the kynurenine pathway. Depression is associated with reduced production of kynurenine acid
and increased production of quinoline acid, as well as with changes in concentrations of other metabolites and enzymes (tryptophan, kynurenine, indoleamindioxygenase). Also noted the link
between inflammation and stimulation of the kynurenine pathway. Treatment efficiency.is correlated with the production of kynurenine acid and of side metabolites of kynurenine pathway.