Fig. 4: Scatter plots showing correlation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) level with symptom scores in patients with major depressive disorder.

Correlation of CSF HGF level with HAMD-21 (a p < 0.01), core (b), sleep (c), activity (d), somatic anxiety (f), and delusion (g) subscale scores (p < 0.05). HAMD-21 21-item version Hamilton Depression Rating Scale.