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Sep 2026
341. Preliminary investigation of peripheral immune markers and synaptic density in trauma-exposed youth seeking mental health treatment
Abstract Background Animal studies show that stress triggers immune dysregulation, leading to elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines and microglial activation. This response is linked to excessive synaptic pruning and reduced synaptic density, potentially raising vulnerability to mental illness. In humans, child...
M. Zilberman, E. Vieira, C. Côté et al.
· International Journal of Neu... · 0 citations