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CI-581b

New York State Psychiatric Institute · Phase 3 active Small molecule

CI-581b is a dissociative anesthetic that acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist to produce rapid-onset antidepressant effects.

CI-581b is a dissociative anesthetic that acts as an NMDA receptor antagonist to produce rapid-onset antidepressant effects. Used for Treatment-resistant depression.

At a glance

Generic nameCI-581b
SponsorNew York State Psychiatric Institute
Drug classNMDA receptor antagonist
TargetNMDA receptor
ModalitySmall molecule
Therapeutic areaPsychiatry
PhasePhase 3

Mechanism of action

CI-581b blocks N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) glutamate receptors, which disrupts excitatory neurotransmission in the brain. This mechanism is believed to rapidly alleviate depressive symptoms through downstream effects on synaptic plasticity and neuronal connectivity, distinct from traditional monoamine-based antidepressants.

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