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The content provided discusses a study by Tian et al. demonstrating that ketamine can help alleviate post-traumatic social avoidance by reducing activity in specific cells in the brain. The research highlights the potential of using ketamine in combination with cognitive-behavioral therapy for more effective treatment of PTSD. The study suggests that activating dopaminergic pathways from the ventral tegmental area (VTA) to the basolateral amygdala (BLA) can mimic the effects of ketamine. Overall, the findings point towards a promising approach for addressing PTSD symptoms.
Tian et al. show that ketamine administered within the re-exposure time window alleviates PTSD-like symptoms by reducing BLA engram cell activity. Activation of the VTA to BLA dopaminergic pathways mimics ketamine’s effects, highlighting the potential of combining ketamine with cognitive-behavioral therapy for enhanced PTSD treatment.