Robert Verkerk
University of Antwerp(BE)
Publications by Year
Research Areas
Tryptophan and brain disorders, Stress Responses and Cortisol, Bipolar Disorder and Treatment, Peptidase Inhibition and Analysis, Metabolism and Genetic Disorders
Most-Cited Works
- → The new ‘5-HT’ hypothesis of depression: Cell-mediated immune activation induces indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase, which leads to lower plasma tryptophan and an increased synthesis of detrimental tryptophan catabolites (TRYCATs), both of which contribute to the onset of depression(2010)682 cited
- → Kynurenine pathway in major depression: Evidence of impaired neuroprotection(2006)524 cited
- → IDO and interferon-α-induced depressive symptoms: a shift in hypothesis from tryptophan depletion to neurotoxicity(2004)440 cited
- → Increased Depressive Ratings in Patients With Hepatitis C Receiving Interferon-α–Based Immunotherapy Are Related to Interferon-α–Induced Changes in the Serotonergic System(2002)429 cited
- → Extended Structure–Activity Relationship and Pharmacokinetic Investigation of (4-Quinolinoyl)glycyl-2-cyanopyrrolidine Inhibitors of Fibroblast Activation Protein (FAP)(2014)269 cited
- → The inflammatory response system and the availability of plasma tryptophan in patients with primary sleep disorders and major depression