Clinical Perspectives on Autoimmune Processes in Schizophrenia

Sun Young Yum, Sun Kyoung Yum, Tak Kim, Michael Y. Hwang

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Abstract

This article reviews the epidemiology of autoimmune conditions in schizophrenia, symptom manifestations of autoimmune conditions resembling schizophrenia, and the immunological changes observed in schizophrenia; and reflects on their associations with neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, clinical course, and management of schizophrenia.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)795-808
Number of pages14
JournalPsychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume32
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009 Dec
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Autoimmune
  • Glia
  • Immune system
  • Schizophrenia

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Psychiatry and Mental health

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