Biomarkers of suicidal behaviors: A comprehensive critical review

Enrico Capuzzi, Alice Caldiroli, Martina Capellazzi, Ilaria Tagliabue, Massimiliano Buoli, Massimo Clerici

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Abstract

Suicide is a relevant worldwide public health problem. Many studies have shown that different demographic and clinical factors are potentially associated with suicidal behavior. Other studies have reported data about the role of biomarkers in the onset of suicidal behaviors. Specifically, researchers have found that suicidal risk may be increased by abnormalities in serotonergic system, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, lipid metabolism, immune system and neuronal plasticity. The identification of specific biological parameters associated with self-harm may be helpful to implement prevention strategies and also to detect new therapeutic strategies. In this review, we summarize and analyze the results of main studies about neurobiological mechanisms related to suicidal behavior, also exploring the possible interconnection between the different biological systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvances in Clinical Chemistry
PublisherAcademic Press Inc.
ChapterSix
Pages179-216
Volume96
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2020

Publication series

NameAdvances in Clinical Chemistry
ISSN (Print)0065-2423
ISSN (Electronic)2162-9471

Keywords

  • Biomarkers
  • Diathesis
  • Mental disorders
  • Model
  • Neurobiology
  • Risk factors
  • Suicidal behavior
  • Suicide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Chemistry(all)
  • Clinical Biochemistry

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