Excitatory neuronal TIA1 in ventral hippocampal CA1 drives antidepressant-like effects via downregulation of Cacna2d1 signaling in mice
Researchers have identified that the protein TIA1 in the hippocampus plays a critical role in regulating depressive-like behaviors in mice by controlling the expression of the Cacna2d1 gene. This study suggests that targeting this pathway could offer new therapeutic strategies for major depressive disorder.
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Understanding the molecular mechanisms of depression is essential for developing more effective pharmacological treatments for mental health disorders.
Translational Psychiatry ( 2026 ) Cite this article
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