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World J Pharmacol. Jun 16, 2023; 12(3): 18-24
Published online Jun 16, 2023. doi: 10.5497/wjp.v12.i3.18
Commentary: Discussing the antidepressant potential of silymarin
Claire E Manhard, Brandon Lucke-Wold
Claire E Manhard, Brandon Lucke-Wold, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States
Author contributions: Manhard CE and Lucke-Wold B both designed and wrote this minireview (commentary).
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Corresponding author: Brandon Lucke-Wold, MD, PhD, Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, University of Florida, 1505 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608, United States. brandon.lucke-wold@neurosurgery.ufl.edu
Received: January 20, 2023
Peer-review started: January 20, 2023
First decision: April 28, 2023
Revised: May 10, 2023
Accepted: May 31, 2023
Article in press: May 31, 2023
Published online: June 16, 2023
Core Tip

Core Tip: There are several reviews focused on the role of silymarin (SILY) in chronic diseases, however, there is a paucity of literature reviewing the potential antidepressant effects of SILY. This commentary serves as a discussion of the recent findings regarding the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant-like potential of SILY in mice and as a catalyst for future discovery in phytochemistry.