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ReviewPsychopharmacology2023

MK-801 and cognitive functions: Investigating the behavioral effects of a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist.

Anna Janus, Klaudia Lustyk, Karolina Pytka

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Review in Psychopharmacology, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers.

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19citing papers in PubMed
7.9field-weighted citation impact, top 2% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 45 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

3 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

Anna JanusDepartment of Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Klaudia LustykDepartment of Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland.
Karolina PytkaDepartment of Pharmacodynamics, Faculty of Pharmacy, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Medyczna 9, 30-688, Krakow, Poland. karolina.pytka@uj.edu.pl.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7134-9515
Jagiellonian University · PL

Funding

Narodowe Centrum Nauki 2019/34/E/NZ7/00454Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium Medicum N42/DBS/000140Uniwersytet Jagielloński Collegium Medicum N42/DBS/000288
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

rationaleMK-801 (dizocilpine) is a non-competitive NMDA receptor antagonist originally explored for anticonvulsant potential. Despite its original purpose, its amnestic properties led to the development of pivotal models of various cognitive impairments widely employed in research and greatly impacting scientific progress. MK-801 offers several advantages; however, it also presents drawbacks, including inducing dose-dependent hyperlocomotion or ambiguous effects on anxiety, which can impact the interpretation of behavioral research results.

objectivesThe present review attempts to summarize and discuss the effects of MK-801 on different types of memory and cognitive functions in animal studies.

resultsA plethora of behavioral research suggests that MK-801 can detrimentally impact cognitive functions. The specific effect of this compound is influenced by variables including developmental stage, gender, species, strain, and, crucially, the administered dose. Notably, when considering the undesirable effects of MK-801, doses up to 0.1 mg/kg were found not to induce stereotypy or hyperlocomotion.

conclusionDizocilpine continues to be of significant importance in preclinical research, facilitating the exploration of various procognitive therapeutic agents. However, given its potential undesirable effects, it is imperative to meticulously determine the appropriate dosages and conduct supplementary evaluations for any undesirable outcomes, which could complicate the interpretation of the findings.

Indexed as

Dizocilpine MaleateReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateAnimalsAnticonvulsantsCognitionDose-Response Relationship, DrugStereotyped BehaviorAnticonvulsantsDizocilpine MaleateReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateBehavioral researchCognitive impairmentDizocilpineMK-801

Identifiers

PMID37725119
PMCPMC10640442
OpenAlexW4386863444

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