A new study reveals a critical vulnerability in a brain receptor targeted by a rare autoimmune disease. Researchers have ...
Drugs that act on NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, are key for treating neuropsychiatric disorders. These drugs were ...
Some serious brain disorders begin with symptoms that are easy to misinterpret. A person may become confused, forgetful or ...
When it comes to brain proteins, small changes can make a dramatic difference. Researchers studying NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment ...
New OHSU study maps antibody "hot spots" behind anti‑NMDAR encephalitis. Could change diagnosis and treatment.
Scientists have identified a promising target for treatment of a devastating autoimmune disease affecting the brain.
Despite growing off-label use, ketamine and related NMDA blockers show no reliable evidence of easing chronic pain, highlighting the urgent need for safer and more effective treatments. Review: ...
Three distinct snapshots obtained with cryo-electron microscopy illustrate the arrangement of two of the four symmetrical subunits that make a functional NMDA receptor. During activation, as the ...