Gender Differences in Inflammation and Teen Depression
A study conducted by researchers from King's College London has found that there are sex-specific differences in the inflammatory proteins associated with depression in adolescents. Elevated levels of interleukin-2 (IL-2) were linked to increased depression risk and severity in boys, while higher levels of interleukin-6 (IL-6) were associated with depression severity in girls. The findings highlight the importance of personalized treatments based on biological sex and could contribute to a better understanding of the mechanisms underlying depression in adolescence.