Psychological

Protein kinase Mζ in medial prefrontal cortex mediates depressive-like behavior and antidepressant response.

Neuronal atrophy and alterations of synaptic structure and function in the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) have been implicated in the pathogenesis of depression, but the underlying molecular mechanisms are largely unknown. The protein kinase Mζ …

Bumetanide treatment during early development rescues maternal separation-induced susceptibility to stress.

Stress is a major risk factor for psychiatric disorders, such as depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, and schizophrenia. Early life stress, such as maternal separation, can have long-term effects on the development of the central nervous system …