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Major affective disorders are common conditions associated with relevant disability, psychosocial impairment, and suicidal behavior. Both affective disorders and suicidal behavior have been associated with impairments in synaptic plasticity and cellular resilience. It has been suggested that small noncoding RNAs, especially microRNAs (miRNAs)...

Neuropeptides, protein-like molecules used for direct communication between neurons, may play a critical role in the pathophysiology of mood disorders and suicidal behavior. This chapter aims to critically review the current literature on associations between neuropeptides, major affective disorders, and suicidal behavior. Most studies included...

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