Systematic Review of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) 677C>T and 1298A>C Variants and Treatment-Resistant Depression: Insights for Precision Psychiatry

While evidence suggests a role for <i>MTHFR</i> variants in TRD, heterogeneity among studies limits definitive conclusions. Future research should standardize TRD definitions, control for confounding factors, and explore the integration of genetic testing into clinical practice. L-methylfolate supplementation may represent a promising adjunctive strategy for MDD patients carrying <i>MTHFR</i> risk variants.

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Complex Psychiatry
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2026-01-13
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https://doi.org/10.1159/000548757
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Folate and B Vitamins Research
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Systematic Review of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) 677C>T and 1298A>C Variants and Treatment-Resistant Depression: Insights for Precision Psychiatry

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Systematic Review of Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase (MTHFR) 677C>T and 1298A>C Variants and Treatment-Resistant Depression: Insights for Precision Psychiatry

Daniela Frizon Alfieri, Edna Maria Vissoci Reiche, Carlos Eduardo Coral Oliveira, Sandra Odebrecht Vargas Nunes, Nicoly Justino Euzébio, Luísa Manfredin Vila, Juliana Brum Moraes
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Abstract

While evidence suggests a role for <i>MTHFR</i> variants in TRD, heterogeneity among studies limits definitive conclusions. Future research should standardize TRD definitions, control for confounding factors, and explore the integration of genetic testing into clinical practice. L-methylfolate supplementation may represent a promising adjunctive strategy for MDD patients carrying <i>MTHFR</i> risk variants.

Complex PsychiatryVol. 12(1 - 4)
Universidade Estadual de Londrina (BR), Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (BR)
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