Lifen Liu

(2R,6R)-hydroxynorketamine alleviates PTSD-like endophenotypes by regulating the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway in rats.

Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior December 1, 2024 Lifen Liu, Rui Li, Lanxia Wu et al. 3 citations

Patients diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) mainly exhibit enduring adverse emotions, heightening susceptibility to suicidal thoughts and behaviors. Notably, metabolites of ketamine, particularly (2R,6R)-hydroxyketamine (HNK), have demonstrated favorable antidepressant properties. However, the precise mechanism through which HNK exerts its therapeutic effects on negative...