The Role of Extrasynaptic GABA Receptors in Postpartum Depression

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Postpartum depression is a serious disease with a high incidence and severe impact on pregnant women and infants, but its mechanism remains unclear. Recent studies have shown that GABA receptors, especially extrasynaptic receptors, are closely associated with postpartum depression. There are many different structures of GABA receptors, so different types of receptors have different functions, even though they transmit information primarily through GABA. In this review, we focus on the function of GABA receptors, especially extrasynaptic GABA receptors, and their association with postpartum depression. We have shown that the extrasynaptic GABA receptor has a significant impact on the activity and function of neurons through tonic inhibition. The extrasynaptic receptor and its ligands undergo drastic changes during pregnancy and childbirth. Abnormal changes or the body's inability to adjust and recover may be an important cause of postpartum depression. Finally, by reviewing the mechanisms of several novel antidepressants, we suggest that extrasynaptic receptors may be potential targets for the treatment of postpartum depression.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:61

Enthalten in:

Molecular neurobiology - 61(2024), 1 vom: 04. Jan., Seite 385-396

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Feng, Yun Fei [VerfasserIn]
Zhou, Yin Yong [VerfasserIn]
Duan, Kai Ming [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Extrasynaptic GABA receptors
GABA interneurons
Journal Article
Postpartum depression
Receptors, GABA
Receptors, GABA-A
Review

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Date Completed 17.01.2024

Date Revised 30.01.2024

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s12035-023-03574-7

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM36110894X