NMDA Receptor and Depression

Peter ForsterMajor Depression, Treatments of Depression

A new drug that stimulates the glycine site of NMDA receptors had rapid antidepressant effects in the just released results of a phase II clinical trial. The drug substantially reduced depression symptoms, with no severe side effects. The NMDA receptor has 2 sites that are involved in its activation. One site is stimulated by glutamate or aspartate. Another site is stimulated by glycine. For …