α2-adrenoceptor blockade accelerates the neurogenic, neurotrophic, and behavioral effects of chronic antidepressant treatment

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Summary

It is demonstrated that α2-adrenoceptors, expressed by progenitor cells, decrease adult hippocampal neurogenesis, while their blockade speeds up antidepressant action, highlighting their importance as targets for faster acting antidepressants.

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2010-01-20
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Neurogenesis, Yohimbine, Hippocampal formation, Endocrinology, Imipramine

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