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Effects of memantine on mania-like phenotypes exhibited by Drosophila Shaker mutants.
CNS neuroscience & therapeutics - 1 Jul 2023
Mocci Ignazia, Casu Maria Antonietta, Sogos Valeria, Liscia Anna, Angius Rossella, Cadeddu Francesca, Fanti Maura, Muroni Patrizia, Talani Giuseppe, Diana Andrea, Collu Maria, Setzu Maria Dolores
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INTRODUCTION: Increased glutamate levels and electrolytic fluctuations have been observed in acutely manic patients. Despite some efficacy of the non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist memantine (Mem), such as antidepressant-like and mood-stabilizer drugs in clinical studies, its specific mechanisms of action are still uncertain. The present study aims to better characterize the Drosophila melanogaster fly...
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