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ReviewFrontiers in psychiatry2026

Therapeutic potential of propranolol in central nervous system disorders.

Jia-Ning Zhao, Hui-Ying Zhang, Jing-Yu Yang, Yong-Yu Yin, Li-Ming Zhang

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Review in Frontiers in psychiatry, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors.

Jia-Ning Zhao *School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China.
Hui-Ying Zhang *School of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China.
Jing-Yu YangSchool of Life Sciences and Biopharmaceuticals, Shenyang Pharmaceutical University, Shenyang, China.
Yong-Yu YinAcademy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
Li-Ming ZhangAcademy of Military Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: Propranolol (Prop), a classic non-selective β-adrenergic receptor antagonist, has long played a significant role in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and arrhythmias. Compared with its peripheral regulatory effects, the potential therapeutic value of Prop in neurological disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), memory dysfunction, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety, migraine prophylaxis, and essential tremor is gradually being re-evaluated. Methods: This review aims to integrate the latest evidence from clinical and preclinical studies, systematically reviewing the effects of Prop on neurological diseases and its potential mechanisms. Results: Specifically, we explore its translational value from the perspective of β-adrenergic receptor subtype-specific regulation, thereby assessing its potential for precision medicine in neurology. Discussion: Finally, this review outlines novel therapeutic strategies targeting β receptors for treating central nervous system (CNS) diseases, with the ultimate goal of providing a robust theoretical foundation and clear translational pathways for future drug development.

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anxietyCNSpropPTSDβ-blocker

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PMID42676900
PMCPMC13527465

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