Search for serum biomarkers in patients with bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder using metabolome analysis

ConclusionGlycerolipid metabolism is significantly involved in BD and MDD. Pyruvate metabolism is significantly involved in MDD. Pyruvate, choline, and acetate may be potential biomarkers for MDD to distinguish from BD, and pantothenic acid may be a potential biomarker for BD to distinguish from MDD.
Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research