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Anna V. Kuballa

3 papers in the library · 17 citations · publishing 2025

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Molecular pathways of ketamine: A systematic review of immediate and sustained effects on PTSD.

Psychopharmacology June 1, 2025 Nathan J Wellington, Ana P. Bouças, Jim Lagopoulos et al. 16 citations

Existing studies predominantly focus on the molecular and neurobiological mechanisms underlying Ketamine's acute treatment effects on post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This emphasis has largely overlooked its sustained therapeutic effects, which hold significant potential for the development of targeted interventions. This systematic review examines the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic...

Methylome and transcriptome functional analysis identifies key biomarkers in ketamine’s sustained therapeutic effect on PTSD

medRxiv May 27, 2025 Nathan J Wellington, Ana Paula Bouças, Paul Schwenn et al. 1 citation preprint

Abstract Background Ketamine has emerged as a rapid-acting therapeutic option for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); however, its ability to sustain long-term therapeutic outcomes remains poorly understood. Identifying molecular biomarkers predictive of a sustained response to ketamine may enhance personalised treatment strategies. This study investigates the epigenetic and transcriptomic...

Temporal Immune Effects of Oral Ketamine on PTSD: Transcriptomic Evidence of Short-Term Inflammation Suppression and Long-Term Immune Remodelling

medRxiv Preprint Server May 26, 2025 Nathan J Wellington, Bonnie L. Quigley, Ana P. Bouças et al. preprint

Ketamine’s rapid acting symptom relief make it a promising intervention for PTSD. However, the mechanisms driving its long-term efficacy over weeks and months remain poorly understood. This study investigated the short-and long-term impacts on gene expression of a six-week subanesthetic oral ketamine trial in 23 PTSD participants (9 males, 14 females). Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs)...