From Perspective of Hippocampal Plasticity: Function of Antidepressant Chinese Medicine Xiaoyaosan.
Chin J Integr Med
; 30(8): 747-758, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38900227
ABSTRACT
The hippocampus is one of the most commonly studied brain regions in the context of depression. The volume of the hippocampus is significantly reduced in patients with depression, which severely disrupts hippocampal neuroplasticity. However, antidepressant therapies that target hippocampal neuroplasticity have not been identified as yet. Chinese medicine (CM) can slow the progression of depression, potentially by modulating hippocampal neuroplasticity. Xiaoyaosan (XYS) is a CM formula that has been clinically used for the treatment of depression. It is known to protect Gan (Liver) and Pi (Spleen) function, and may exert its antidepressant effects by regulating hippocampal neuroplasticity. In this review, we have summarized the association between depression and aberrant hippocampal neuroplasticity. Furthermore, we have discussed the researches published in the last 30 years on the effects of XYS on hippocampal neuroplasticity in order to elucidate the possible mechanisms underlying its therapeutic action against depression. The results of this review can aid future research on XYS for the treatment of depression.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Main subject:
Drugs, Chinese Herbal
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Hippocampus
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Antidepressive Agents
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Neuronal Plasticity
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Chin J Integr Med
Journal subject:
TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARES
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
China