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Unveiling the role of single versus repeated low-dose ketamine in attenuating doxorubicin-induced chemobrain and depression in rats: differential modulation of neuroinflammation, phosphorylated GLT-1, SERT, DAT, and BDNF/TrkB signaling.

Nehal G. Fahmy, Nada M. Kamel, Mahmoud M. Khattab, Radwa N. Muhammad

Neuropharmacology June 1, 2026 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2026.111055 (opens in new tab)

Study at a glance

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Characteristics Animal study Peer reviewed
Population Rats
Intervention Ketamine
Dose low dose
Topics Depression Esketamine Ketamine
Key points A single low dose of ketamine attenuates doxorubicin-induced chemobrain and depression in rats by modulating neuroinflammation, phosphorylated GLT-1, SERT, DAT, and BDNF/TrkB signaling more effectively than repeated low doses.

Abstract

Unveiling the role of single versus repeated low-dose ketamine in attenuating doxorubicin-induced chemobrain and depression in rats: differential modulation of neuroinflammation, phosphorylated GLT-1, SERT, DAT, and BDNF/TrkB signaling.