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sarcosine and Depression

sarcosine has been researched along with Depression in 5 studies

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Depression: Depressive states usually of moderate intensity in contrast with MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER present in neurotic and psychotic disorders.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Studies have demonstrated the beneficial therapeutic effects of sarcosine, benzoate, and ketamine (including esketamine and arketamine) on depression."9.41Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression. ( Cheng, YJ; Lane, HY; Lin, CH, 2023)
"Glycine's effect was blocked by strychnine, a GlyR antagonist, indicating that it was mediated by strychnine-sensitive GlyRs."5.51Activation of glycine receptors in the lateral habenula rescues anxiety- and depression-like behaviors associated with alcohol withdrawal and reduces alcohol intake in rats. ( Fu, R; Li, W; Ndukwe, M; Wu, L; Wu, W; Ye, JH; Zhang, H; Zuo, QK; Zuo, W, 2019)
"Studies have demonstrated the beneficial therapeutic effects of sarcosine, benzoate, and ketamine (including esketamine and arketamine) on depression."5.41Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression. ( Cheng, YJ; Lane, HY; Lin, CH, 2023)
" In the clinical study, sarcosine substantially improved scores of Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, Clinical Global Impression, and Global Assessment of Function more than citalopram treatment."5.17Inhibition of glycine transporter-I as a novel mechanism for the treatment of depression. ( Chang, YC; Chen, KT; Huang, CC; Huang, CL; Huang, KH; Lane, HY; Tsai, GE; Tsai, MH; Tsai, P; Tun, R; Wei, IH, 2013)
"Sarcosine, an N-methyl-d-aspartate receptor enhancer, can improve depression-like behavior in rodent models and depression in humans."3.85Antidepressant-like effects of long-term sarcosine treatment in rats with or without chronic unpredictable stress. ( Chen, KT; Huang, CC; Jou, MJ; Tsai, MH; Wei, IH; Wu, CH; Wu, YC, 2017)
"Glycine's effect was blocked by strychnine, a GlyR antagonist, indicating that it was mediated by strychnine-sensitive GlyRs."1.51Activation of glycine receptors in the lateral habenula rescues anxiety- and depression-like behaviors associated with alcohol withdrawal and reduces alcohol intake in rats. ( Fu, R; Li, W; Ndukwe, M; Wu, L; Wu, W; Ye, JH; Zhang, H; Zuo, QK; Zuo, W, 2019)
"N,N-dimethylglycine (DMG) is a derivative of the amino acid glycine and is used as a dietary supplement."1.43N,N-dimethylglycine differentially modulates psychotomimetic and antidepressant-like effects of ketamine in mice. ( Chan, MH; Chen, HH; Chen, YC; Lee, MY; Lin, JC, 2016)

Research

Studies (5)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's4 (80.00)24.3611
2020's1 (20.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Cheng, YJ3
Lin, CH3
Lane, HY4
Li, W1
Zuo, W1
Wu, W1
Zuo, QK1
Fu, R1
Wu, L1
Zhang, H1
Ndukwe, M1
Ye, JH1
Huang, CC2
Wei, IH2
Huang, CL1
Chen, KT2
Tsai, MH2
Tsai, P1
Tun, R1
Huang, KH1
Chang, YC1
Tsai, GE1
Lin, JC1
Chan, MH1
Lee, MY1
Chen, YC1
Chen, HH1
Wu, CH1
Wu, YC1
Jou, MJ1

Clinical Trials (2)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
N-methylglycine (Sarcosine) for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder[NCT00977353]Phase 240 participants (Actual)Interventional2009-04-30Completed
Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety of add-on Sarcosine in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial[NCT04975100]Phase 460 participants (Actual)Interventional2021-08-26Completed
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for sarcosine and Depression

ArticleYear
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023
Ketamine, benzoate, and sarcosine for treating depression.
    Neuropharmacology, 2023, Feb-01, Volume: 223

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Benzoates; Depression; Humans; Ketamine; Receptors, N-Methyl-D-Aspar

2023

Trials

1 trial available for sarcosine and Depression

ArticleYear
Inhibition of glycine transporter-I as a novel mechanism for the treatment of depression.
    Biological psychiatry, 2013, Nov-15, Volume: 74, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Citalopram; Depress

2013
Inhibition of glycine transporter-I as a novel mechanism for the treatment of depression.
    Biological psychiatry, 2013, Nov-15, Volume: 74, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Citalopram; Depress

2013
Inhibition of glycine transporter-I as a novel mechanism for the treatment of depression.
    Biological psychiatry, 2013, Nov-15, Volume: 74, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Citalopram; Depress

2013
Inhibition of glycine transporter-I as a novel mechanism for the treatment of depression.
    Biological psychiatry, 2013, Nov-15, Volume: 74, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Antidepressive Agents, Second-Generation; Citalopram; Depress

2013

Other Studies

3 other studies available for sarcosine and Depression

ArticleYear
Activation of glycine receptors in the lateral habenula rescues anxiety- and depression-like behaviors associated with alcohol withdrawal and reduces alcohol intake in rats.
    Neuropharmacology, 2019, Volume: 157

    Topics: Action Potentials; Alcohol Drinking; Animals; Anxiety; Behavior, Animal; Depression; Glycine; Habenu

2019
N,N-dimethylglycine differentially modulates psychotomimetic and antidepressant-like effects of ketamine in mice.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2016, 11-03, Volume: 71

    Topics: Acoustic Stimulation; Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Depression; Disease Models, Animal; Dose-Respo

2016
Antidepressant-like effects of long-term sarcosine treatment in rats with or without chronic unpredictable stress.
    Behavioural brain research, 2017, 01-01, Volume: 316

    Topics: Animals; Antidepressive Agents; Depression; Disease Models, Animal; Male; MAP Kinase Signaling Syste

2017