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Sleep- and circadian rhythm-associated pathways as therapeutic targets in bipolar disorder

Lookup NU author(s): Emeritus Professor Jan Scott

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Abstract

Introduction: Disruptions in sleep and circadian rhythms are observed in individuals with bipolar disorders (BD), both during acute mood episodes and remission. Such abnormalities may relate to dysfunction of the molecular circadian clock and could offer a target for new drugs.Areas covered: This review focuses on clinical, actigraphic, biochemical and genetic biomarkers of BDs, as well as animal and cellular models, and highlights that sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances are closely linked to the susceptibility to BDs and vulnerability to mood relapses. As lithium is likely to act as a synchronizer and stabilizer of circadian rhythms, we will review pharmacogenetic studies testing circadian gene polymorphisms and prophylactic response to lithium. Interventions such as sleep deprivation, light therapy and psychological therapies may also target sleep and circadian disruptions in BDs efficiently for treatment and prevention of bipolar depression.Expert opinion: We suggest that future research should clarify the associations between sleep and circadian rhythm disturbances and alterations of the molecular clock in order to identify critical targets within the circadian pathway. The investigation of such targets using human cellular models or animal models combined with 'omics' approaches are crucial steps for new drug development.


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Author(s): Bellivier F, Geoffroy PA, Etain B, Scott J

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: Expert Opinion on Therapeutic Targets

Year: 2015

Volume: 19

Issue: 6

Pages: 747-763

Print publication date: 01/06/2015

Online publication date: 02/03/2015

Acceptance date: 01/01/1900

ISSN (print): 1472-8222

ISSN (electronic): 1744-7631

Publisher: INFORMA HEALTHCARE

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1517/14728222.2015.1018822

DOI: 10.1517/14728222.2015.1018822


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