Amino Acids, Peptides, and Proteins: News and Research on Receptors, Neurokinin-1

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Researchers revive an abandoned depression drug target using structurally novel NK1 receptor inhibitors

For decades, scientists have investigated the neurokinin-1 receptor (NK1R) as a potential target for treating major depressive disorder. Early studies suggested promise, but enthusiasm faded after clinical trials of drugs ...

Jan 14, 2026

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Researchers modify drug to enter cells and treat pain

Altering the chemical properties of an anti-nausea drug enables it to enter an interior compartment of the cell and provide long-lasting pain relief, according to a new study led by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry's ...

May 22, 2023

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