Brain neurokinin-1 receptors in depression and interactions with the serotonin system

<p>Emerging evidence suggests neurokinin-1 receptors (NK1Rs) may be altered in depression and NK1R antagonists may have antidepressant properties. In addition, blockade or deletion of NK1Rs has been shown to increase neuronal firing in the dorsal raphe nucleus suggestive of an interaction with...

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Main Author: Hafizi, S
Other Authors: Sharp, T
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2009
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