Depression and suicidality: A link to premature T helper cell aging and increased Th17 cells

ConclusionsThe higher abundance of memory T helper cells points towards premature aging of the immune system in MDD patients, even during young adulthood. Patients at high risk for suicide show the clearest immune abnormalities and may represent a clinically relevant subtype of depression.
Source: Brain, Behavior, and Immunity - Category: Neurology Source Type: research