Delta opioid receptor agonists exert antidepressant effects via the mTOR–PI3K signaling pathway (IMAGE)

Tokyo University of Science

Delta opioid receptor agonists exert antidepressant effects via the mTOR–PI3K signaling pathway

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Researchers from Tokyo University of Science uncover cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the antidepressant-like effects of the delta opioid receptor agonists, paving the way for its clinical development as a fast-acting therapeutic with minimal side effects compared to conventional antidepressants.

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Prof. Akiyoshi Saitoh, TUS, Japan from https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-024-02814-z#citeas

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