%A CUI Lü-chun1, HONG Wu1, FANG Yi-ru1, 2, 3 %T Roles of neurosteroids in the treatment of depressive episodes %0 Journal Article %D 2018 %J Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Medical Science) %R 10.3969/j.issn.1674-8115.2018.06.018 %P 685- %V 38 %N 6 %U {https://xuebao.shsmu.edu.cn/CN/abstract/article_11952.shtml} %8 2018-06-28 %X Neurosteroids are the key molecules in the central nervous system that modulate neural functions. They can influence human mood and behavior in various physiological and pathophysiological situations. Neurosteroids have been implicated in the pathogenesis of depressive episodes, providing innovative therapies for psychiatric disorders such as depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. This paper reviewed the research progress on therole of neurosteroids in the treatment of depressive episodes.