The theory that decreased activity of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate is responsible for the clinical expression of schizophrenia. Developed by observing symptoms induced by phencyclidine that act as antagonists at NMDA receptors.
The theory that decreased activity of the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate is responsible for the clinical expression of schizophrenia. Developed by observing symptoms induced by phencyclidine that act as antagonists at NMDA receptors.