Do Progestin-Only Contraceptives Contribute to the Risk of Developing Depression as Implied by Beta-Arrestin 1 Levels in Leukocytes? A Pilot Study

Do Progestin-Only Contraceptives Contribute to the Risk of Developing Depression as Implied by Beta-Arrestin 1 Levels in Leukocytes? A Pilot Study

We reported previously that reduction in beta-arrestin 1 (β-AR 1) protein levels in peripheral blood mononuclear leukocytes (PBMC) significantly correlated with the severity of depressive symptoms in reproductive women. In this pilot study, we used β-AR 1 protein levels in PBMC as...

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Main Authors: Keisha Smith, Sanket Nayyar, Tanu Rana, Anthony E. Archibong, Kimberly R. Looney, Tultul Nayyar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
beta-arrestin 1
depression
combination-oral contraceptives
progestin-only contraceptives
mononuclear leukocytes
women
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/9/1966

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