Behavioral and Brain Functions Association between Serum Levels of C-reactive Protein and Personality Traits in Women

Background: While low-grade inflammation has consistently been observed in subjects with depression, studies on the possible relationship between inflammation and other aspects of brain function are as yet sparse. In this study, we aimed to investigate the possible association between serum levels of the inflammation marker C-reactive protein (CRP) and personality traits.

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