Research Article: Peripheral Complement Factor-Based Biomarkers for Patients with First-Episode Schizophrenia
Introduction:
Schizophrenia (SCZ), a serious psychiatric disorder, is one of the most incapacitating and expensive illnesses, with a prevalence of % worldwide. Indeed, SCZ is listed by the World Health Organization as one of the most common causes of disability. Although numerous data suggest that hereditary and environmental variables interact in a complicated way to alter the etiology, the pathogenic processes behind SCZ are still unknown. Currently, there is no proven biomarker for the diagnosis and prognosis of SCZ;…
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