Anestezia cu ketamină produce schimbări surprinzătoare în creier: Efectul e vizibil numai la femele

A study suggests that ketamine may enhance brain plasticity in female mice, revealing complex effects on neural connections. Researchers found that ketamine increases microglial interaction with neurons, promoting synapse formation. The study highlights hormonal influences, particularly corticosterone, in this process. Notably, the effects differ between sexes, with male mice showing no similar plasticity changes. These findings could inform future research on ketamine's therapeutic potential for depression, emphasizing the need for gender-specific studies.