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Francisco Ciruela

2 papers in the library · 14 citations · publishing 2025

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Long-lasting behavioral, molecular and functional connectivity alterations after chronic THC exposure during adolescence in mice.

Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry July 13, 2025 Laura Gómez-Acero, Federico Varriano, Nuria Sánchez-Fernández et al.

Heavy and daily use of cannabis with high contents of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) during adolescence is associated with an increased risk of developing psychotic disorders later in life. Here, we treated mice with THC during adolescence and found that this exposure impaired social interaction and increased vulnerability to develop sensorimotor gating deficiencies comparable to those...

The dopaminergic effects of esketamine are mediated by a dual mechanism involving glutamate and opioid receptors.

Molecular Psychiatry February 19, 2025 Arianna Rizzo, Maria Zelai Garçon-Poca, Amelie Essmann et al. 14 citations

Esketamine represents a new class of drugs for treating mood disorders. Unlike traditional monoaminergic-based therapies, esketamine primarily targets N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors (NMDAR). However, esketamine is a complex drug with low affinity for NMDAR and can also bind to other targets, such as opioid receptors. Its precise mechanism of action for its antidepressant properties remains...