2023
Randomized controlled trial of the glycine transporter 1 inhibitor PF-03463275 to enhance cognitive training and neuroplasticity in schizophrenia
Surti T, Ranganathan M, Johannesen J, Gueorguieva R, Deaso E, Kenney J, Krystal J, D'Souza D. Randomized controlled trial of the glycine transporter 1 inhibitor PF-03463275 to enhance cognitive training and neuroplasticity in schizophrenia. Schizophrenia Research 2023, 256: 36-43. PMID: 37141764, PMCID: PMC10257994, DOI: 10.1016/j.schres.2023.04.010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntipsychotic AgentsCognitive TrainingDouble-Blind MethodGlycine Plasma Membrane Transport ProteinsHumansNeuronal PlasticitySchizophreniaConceptsGlycine transporter 1Cytochrome P450 2D6 extensive metabolizersGlyT1 inhibitorsWeeks of washoutWeeks of CTMedication adherenceReceptor hypofunctionImpaired neuroplasticityPharmacodynamic variabilityNMDAR functionExtensive metabolizersTreatment periodPsychotic symptomsStable outpatientsCognitive impairmentGlyT1 occupancyTransporter 1CTNeuroplasticityCognitive training strategiesSchizophreniaComputerized CTCognitive performanceAugmentation studiesGreater improvement
2020
Ketamine and rapid acting antidepressants: Are we ready to cure, rather than treat depression?
Abdallah CG, Krystal JH. Ketamine and rapid acting antidepressants: Are we ready to cure, rather than treat depression? Behavioural Brain Research 2020, 390: 112628. PMID: 32407817, PMCID: PMC7316409, DOI: 10.1016/j.bbr.2020.112628.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAnimalsAntidepressive AgentsDepressive DisorderKetamineNeuronal PlasticitySecondary PreventionStress, PsychologicalConceptsChronic stress pathologyRapid acting antidepressantsHigh treatment resistanceActing antidepressantsChronic courseClinical evidenceLeading causeTreatment resistancePsychiatric disordersStress pathologyDepressionLarge proportionAntidepressantsPatientsReviewKetamineIllnessPathologyComprehensive review
2016
Synaptic plasticity and depression: new insights from stress and rapid-acting antidepressants
Duman RS, Aghajanian GK, Sanacora G, Krystal JH. Synaptic plasticity and depression: new insights from stress and rapid-acting antidepressants. Nature Medicine 2016, 22: 238-249. PMID: 26937618, PMCID: PMC5405628, DOI: 10.1038/nm.4050.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntidepressive AgentsBrain-Derived Neurotrophic FactorCytokinesDepressive DisorderDiabetes MellitusExcitatory Amino Acid AntagonistsFemaleGlucocorticoidsHumansHypothalamo-Hypophyseal SystemInflammationKetamineMaleNeuronal PlasticityPituitary-Adrenal SystemSelective Serotonin Reuptake InhibitorsSex FactorsSignal TransductionStress, PsychologicalTime Factors
2014
Ketamine and Rapid-Acting Antidepressants: A Window into a New Neurobiology for Mood Disorder Therapeutics
Abdallah CG, Sanacora G, Duman RS, Krystal JH. Ketamine and Rapid-Acting Antidepressants: A Window into a New Neurobiology for Mood Disorder Therapeutics. Annual Review Of Medicine 2014, 66: 1-15. PMID: 25341010, PMCID: PMC4428310, DOI: 10.1146/annurev-med-053013-062946.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsRapid antidepressant effectsAntidepressant effectsGlutamate-based antidepressantsTolerability of ketamineRapid-acting antidepressantsTreatment-resistant depressionNeurobiology of depressionPotent antidepressant effectsRapid acting antidepressantsBiology of depressionPotential treatment targetHours of treatmentTreatment targetsKetamineAntidepressantsBiomarker studiesDepressionNeurobiologyTolerability
2012
Impaired Visual Cortical Plasticity in Schizophrenia
Çavuş I, Reinhart RM, Roach BJ, Gueorguieva R, Teyler TJ, Clapp WC, Ford JM, Krystal JH, Mathalon DH. Impaired Visual Cortical Plasticity in Schizophrenia. Biological Psychiatry 2012, 71: 512-520. PMID: 22364738, PMCID: PMC3292767, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2012.01.013.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHigh-frequency stimulationVisual cortical plasticityCortical plasticityVisual steady-state responseN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor functionHealthy control subjectsLong-term potentiation paradigmLong-term potentiationForm of neuroplasticityRepetitive visual stimulationSustained potentiationControl subjectsVEP assessmentSchizophrenia patientsStandard visual stimuliInfrequent target stimuliCore pathophysiologyReceptor functionPotentiationSchizophreniaVisual stimulationComponent scoresStimulationVisual stimuliBaseline
2009
Neuroplasticity as a target for the pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia
Krystal JH, Tolin DF, Sanacora G, Castner SA, Williams GV, Aikins DE, Hoffman RE, D'Souza DC. Neuroplasticity as a target for the pharmacotherapy of anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and schizophrenia. Drug Discovery Today 2009, 14: 690-697. PMID: 19460458, PMCID: PMC2898127, DOI: 10.1016/j.drudis.2009.05.002.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPsychiatric disordersSymptomatic reliefMood disordersAnxiety disordersNeuroplasticity deficitsCurrent pharmacotherapyUnderlying abnormalityCurrent treatmentPsychiatric treatmentNeuroplasticityDisordersPharmacotherapyTreatmentExciting new findingsSchizophreniaReliefAbnormalitiesNeurodevelopmentNew findingsPrevention
2008
A Meta-Analysis of D-Cycloserine and the Facilitation of Fear Extinction and Exposure Therapy
Norberg MM, Krystal JH, Tolin DF. A Meta-Analysis of D-Cycloserine and the Facilitation of Fear Extinction and Exposure Therapy. Biological Psychiatry 2008, 63: 1118-1126. PMID: 18313643, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2008.01.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExposure therapyFear extinctionD-cycloserineNMDA receptor functionPartial N-methyl-d-aspartate (NMDA) receptor agonistEffects of DCSExposure-based therapyExposure-based treatmentsFear memory consolidationReceptor functionN-methyl-D-aspartate receptor agonistMemory consolidationDCS doseTranslational researchExposure procedureTherapy literatureEnglish-language journal articlesReceptor agonistQuantitative reviewTrial designMeta-AnalysisTherapyStudy authorsTypes of subjectsEffective agent
2007
Neuroplasticity as a Target for the Pharmacotherapy of Psychiatric Disorders: New Opportunities for Synergy with Psychotherapy
Krystal JH. Neuroplasticity as a Target for the Pharmacotherapy of Psychiatric Disorders: New Opportunities for Synergy with Psychotherapy. Biological Psychiatry 2007, 62: 833-834. PMID: 17916459, DOI: 10.1016/j.biopsych.2007.08.017.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2003
Neurotoxicity, Neuroplasticity, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Morphometry
Mathalon DH, Rapoport JL, Davis KL, Krystal JH. Neurotoxicity, Neuroplasticity, and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Morphometry. JAMA Psychiatry 2003, 60: 846-848. PMID: 12912768, DOI: 10.1001/archpsyc.60.8.846.Peer-Reviewed Original Research