Overview
Reuptake inhibitors are a class of medications that work by blocking the reabsorption of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, norepinephrine, or dopamine in the brain, thereby increasing their availability in synaptic spaces and modulating mood, cognition, and behavior. Research published in Neurological Research and Therapy examines various dimensions of treatments affecting neurotransmitter systems, including investigations into serotonergic agents and their broader physiological effects. Published studies have explored the protective mechanisms of serotonin receptor agonists in liver oxidative stress models, the relationship between antidepressant medication use and metabolic syndrome risk in older adults, and the efficacy of combined therapeutic approaches for depression in cancer patients experiencing pain. Additional work has examined the intersection of depression and dementia, as well as genetic and biochemical markers in alcohol use disorder that may relate to neuropsychiatric outcomes. The journal also features research on complementary approaches to anxiety disorders through network pharmacology. This body of work reflects the complexity of neurotransmitter-modulating treatments, extending beyond their primary psychiatric indications to encompass metabolic effects, organ protection, and personalized medicine considerations based on genetic polymorphisms and patient-specific factors.
Research published in this journal
6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Depression and Dementia
Anti-Depression Medication Taking and Risk of Metabolic Syndrome among US Citizens Aged 60+ years: an Across-sectional Analysis of the NHANES 2007-2008
Combined Therapy Versus Usual Care in the Treatment of Depressed Cancer Patients with Pain
How this research is being cited
The 6 articles above have been cited 25 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.
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2026 · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology
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2026 · Scientific Reports
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2026 · Biochemical Pharmacology
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2026 · Alcohol and Alcoholism
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2026 · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology
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Hami Hemati et al. · 2025 · Brain, behavior, and immunity
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2025 · Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
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2025 · Naunyn-Schmiedeberg s Archives of Pharmacology
A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Reuptake Inhibitors, linking to each citing work.