Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a leading cause of disability worldwide, and current antidepressants are limited by delayed onset and incomplete efficacy. Esketamine produces antidepressant effects more rapidly than conventional treatments, but its underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We examined whether cannabinoid type 1 receptor (CB1R) signaling is associated with hippocampal...
Numerous antidepressants are available for the treatment of the major depressive disorder (MDD). Unfortunately, the disadvantages of these antidepressive medications, including inadequate treatment response, the therapeutic lag between drug administration and the onset of symptoms alleviation, and the safety consideration limit their clinical use and accelerate the exploration of advanced...