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Structural Neurotoxic and Neuroprotective Effects of Ketamine and Esketamine in Preclinical and Human Studies: A Systematic Review

Tychique T. Wasolua, Tanner J. Bommersbach, Roger S McIntyre, Taeho Greg Rhee

Research Square May 27, 2026 preprint DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-9827580/v1 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Systematic review
Population Preclinical and human
Topics Esketamine Ketamine
Key findings Ketamine and esketamine have both neurotoxic and neuroprotective effects, with outcomes dependent on dose and experimental conditions.

Abstract

Structural Neurotoxic and Neuroprotective Effects of Ketamine and Esketamine in Preclinical and Human Studies: A Systematic Review