Did Serendipity Contribute to the Discovery of New Antidepressant Drugs? Historical Analysis Using Operational Criteria.
Alpha psychiatry April 1, 2025 Francisco López-Muñoz, Pilar D'Ocón, Alejandro Romero et al. 3 citations
Given their great importance, as one of the most prescribed types of therapeutic drugs worldwide, we have analyzed the role of serendipity in the discovery of new antidepressants, ranging from selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors to more contemporary developments. We carried out a historical analysis of the discovery of new antidepressants, resorting to the original articles published on...