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.
Authors
- Daniela Frizon Alfieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0217-9329)
- Edna Maria Vissoci Reiche (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6507-2839)
- Carlos Eduardo Coral Oliveira
- Sandra Odebrecht Vargas Nunes
- Nicoly Justino Euzébio
- Luísa Manfredin Vila
- Juliana Brum Moraes
Institutions
- Universidade Estadual de Londrina (BR)
- Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Paraná (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Complex Psychiatry
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1159/000548757
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 46.80