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Researchers Trace Ketamine’s Fast Antidepressant Effects to a Specific Brain Circuit
Key Takeaways
- Researchers published the study in Cell.
- The work links ketamine’s effects to specific opioid receptors on prefrontal cortex interneurons.
- The finding may support development of rapid-acting antidepressants with fewer side effects.
- Ketamine remains clinically useful but limited by short-lived effects and safety concerns.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com