Research studies suggest that glutamate dysfunction, in particular N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) abnormalities, may be involved in the pathophysiology of major neuropsychiatric conditions. Increased glutamatergic excitotoxic activity may be found in some brain circuits of patients with major depression. According to several published reports, NMDAR antagonists may exert antidepressant activity, but the molecular changes associated with abnormal glutamatergic neurotransmission remain unclear.
NMDA receptor antagonists for depression: Critical considerations
SERAFINI, GIANLUCA;AMORE, MARIO
2015-01-01
Abstract
Research studies suggest that glutamate dysfunction, in particular N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDARs) abnormalities, may be involved in the pathophysiology of major neuropsychiatric conditions. Increased glutamatergic excitotoxic activity may be found in some brain circuits of patients with major depression. According to several published reports, NMDAR antagonists may exert antidepressant activity, but the molecular changes associated with abnormal glutamatergic neurotransmission remain unclear.File in questo prodotto:
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