World's Best Scientists 2026 revealed!
Award Badge
Neuroscience
Spain
2026

D-Index & Metrics

Neuroscience

D-Index
90
Citations
23778
World Ranking
1125
National Ranking
8

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2026 - Research.com Neuroscience in Spain Leader Award
  • 2025 - Research.com Neuroscience in Spain Leader Award

Overview

Francesc Artigas is affiliated with the Spanish National Research Council in Spain and has a focused research profile in neuroscience and neuropharmacology. Their work spans multiple intersecting fields including Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology, and Medicine.

Their research primarily contributes to the following subfields:

  • Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience
  • Molecular Biology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience
  • Neurology
  • Pharmacology

Artigas's scientific output covers various topics, notably:

  • Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology Research
  • Neurotransmitter Receptor Influence on Behavior
  • Neurological disorders and treatments
  • Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Nuclear Receptors and Signaling
  • Treatment of Major Depression
  • Neural dynamics and brain function

Recent papers present a selection of their work illustrating diverse research interests and collaborations:

  • "Anti-α-synuclein ASO delivered to monoamine neurons prevents α-synuclein accumulation in a Parkinson's disease-like mouse model and in monkeys" (2020) published in EBioMedicine
  • "Human α-synuclein overexpression in mouse serotonin neurons triggers a depressive-like phenotype. Rescue by oligonucleotide therapy" (2022) published in Translational Psychiatry
  • "M2 cortex-dorsolateral striatum stimulation reverses motor symptoms and synaptic deficits in Huntington's disease" (2020) published in eLife
  • "Oligonucleotides as therapeutic tools for brain disorders: Focus on major depressive disorder and Parkinson's disease" (2021) published in Pharmacology & Therapeutics
  • "Involvement of NMDA receptors containing the GluN2C subunit in the psychotomimetic and antidepressant-like effects of ketamine" (2020) published in Translational Psychiatry

Frequent coauthors associated with Artigas include:

  • Leticia Campa (11 joint publications)
  • Analía Bortolozzi (9 joint publications)
  • Maurizio S. Riga (9 joint publications)
  • Lluís Miquel-Rio (8 joint publications)
  • Verónica Paz (8 joint publications)

The primary venues where Artigas's work frequently appears include:

  • Neuropharmacology (3 publications)
  • bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) (3 publications)
  • EBioMedicine (2 publications)
  • Translational Psychiatry (2 publications)
  • eLife (2 publications)

Best Publications

  • Pindolol induces a rapid improvement of depressed patients treated with serotonin reuptake inhibitors.

    Francesc Artigas;Victor Perez;Enric Alvarez

  • Acceleration of the effect of selected antidepressant drugs in major depression by 5-HT1A antagonists

    Unknown

  • Vortioxetine, a novel antidepressant with multimodal activity: review of preclinical and clinical data.

    Connie Sanchez;Karen E. Asin;Francesc Artigas

  • Expression of Serotonin1A and Serotonin2A Receptors in Pyramidal and GABAergic Neurons of the Rat Prefrontal Cortex

    Noemí Santana;Analía Bortolozzi;Jordi Serrats;Guadalupe Mengod

  • Co-expression and In Vivo Interaction of Serotonin1A and Serotonin2A Receptors in Pyramidal Neurons of Prefrontal Cortex

    Mercè Amargós-Bosch;Analía Bortolozzi;M. Victoria Puig;Jordi Serrats

  • Control of Serotonergic Function in Medial Prefrontal Cortex by Serotonin-2A Receptors through a Glutamate-Dependent Mechanism

    Raúl Martı́n-Ruiz;M. Victoria Puig;Pau Celada;David A. Shapiro

  • Origin and functional role of the extracellular serotonin in the midbrain raphe nuclei.

    Albert Adell;Pau Celada;M.Teresa Abellán;Francesc Artigas

  • Serotonin 5-HT1A Receptors as Targets for Agents to Treat Psychiatric Disorders: Rationale and Current Status of Research

    Pau Celada;Analía Bortolozzi;Francesc Artigas

  • Involvement of 5-HT1A Receptors in Prefrontal Cortex in the Modulation of Dopaminergic Activity: Role in Atypical Antipsychotic Action

    Llorenç Díaz-Mataix;María Cecilia Scorza;Analía Bortolozzi;Miklos Toth

  • Differential effects of clomipramine given locally or systemically on extracellular 5-hydroxytryptamine in raphe nuclei and frontal cortex. An in vivo brain microdialysis study.

    Albert Adell;Francesc Artigas

  • Quantitative Analysis of the Expression of Dopamine D1 and D2 Receptors in Pyramidal and GABAergic Neurons of the Rat Prefrontal Cortex

    Noemí Santana;Guadalupe Mengod;Francesc Artigas

  • A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, active reference study of Lu AA21004 in patients with major depressive disorder.

    Enric Alvarez;Victor Perez;Victor Perez;Marianne Dragheim;Henrik Loft

  • Comparative study in the rat of the actions of different types of stress on the release of 5-HT in raphe nuclei and forebrain areas.

    Albert Adell;Josep M. Casanovas;Francesc Artigas

  • Serotonin receptors involved in antidepressant effects

    Unknown

  • The activation of 5‐HT2A receptors in prefrontal cortex enhances dopaminergic activity

    Analía Bortolozzi;Llorenç Díaz-Mataix;M Cecilia Scorza;Pau Celada

  • Deep brain stimulation of the subcallosal cingulate gyrus: further evidence in treatment-resistant major depression.

    Dolors Puigdemont;Rosario Pérez-Egea;Maria J. Portella;Joan Molet

  • Fluvoxamine preferentially increases extracellular 5-hydroxytryptamine in the raphe nuclei: An in vivo microdialysis study

    Unknown

  • Modulation of the activity of pyramidal neurons in rat prefrontal cortex by raphe stimulation in vivo: involvement of serotonin and GABA.

    M. Victoria Puig;Francesc Artigas;Pau Celada

  • In Vivo Modulation of the Activity of Pyramidal Neurons in the Rat Medial Prefrontal Cortex by 5-HT2A Receptors: Relationship to Thalamocortical Afferents

    M. Victoria Puig;Pau Celada;Llorenç Díaz-Mataix;Francesc Artigas

  • Role of 5-HT1A autoreceptors in the mechanism of action of serotoninergic antidepressant drugs: recent findings from in vivo microdialysis studies.

    A.M. Gardier;I. Malagié;A.C. Trillat;C. Jacquot

  • The somatodendritic release of dopamine in the ventral tegmental area and its regulation by afferent transmitter systems.

    Albert Adell;Francesc Artigas

  • Dopaminergic regulation of the serotonergic raphe-striatal pathway: microdialysis studies in freely moving rats

    Sergi Ferré;Roser Cortés;Francesc Artigas

  • Effect of pindolol on the function of pre- and postsynaptic 5-HT1A receptors: in vivo microdialysis and electrophysiological studies in the rat brain.

    L Romero;N Bel;F Artigas;C de Montigny

  • How long should pindolol be associated with paroxetine to improve the antidepressant response

    Raffaella Zanardi;Francesc Artigas;Linda Franchini;Laura Sforzini

  • A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Pindolol augmentation in depressive patients resistant to serotonin reuptake inhibitors

    Victor Pérez;Joaquím Soler;Dolors Puigdemont;Enrique Alvarez

  • Clozapine and haloperidol differently suppress the MK-801-increased glutamatergic and serotonergic transmission in the medial prefrontal cortex of the rat.

    Xavier López-Gil;Zoila Babot;Mercè Amargós-Bosch;Cristina Suñol

Frequent Co-Authors

Pau Celada
Pau Celada Spanish National Research Council
Guadalupe Mengod
Guadalupe Mengod Spanish National Research Council
Roser Cortés
Roser Cortés Spanish National Research Council
Umberto Spampinato
Umberto Spampinato University of Bordeaux
Maria J. Portella
Maria J. Portella Autonomous University of Barcelona
Angel Pazos
Angel Pazos University of Cantabria
Eduard Vieta
Eduard Vieta University of Barcelona
Juan Domingo Gispert
Juan Domingo Gispert Pasqual Maragall Foundation
Sergi Ferré
Sergi Ferré National Institute on Drug Abuse
Iria Grande
Iria Grande University of Barcelona

If you think any of the details on this page are incorrect, let us know.

Report an issue

We appreciate your kind effort to assist us to improve this page, it would be helpful providing us with as much detail as possible in the text box below:

Related Online Degrees & Career Pathways

Expanding your neuroscience studies with related online degrees can open a wide range of career opportunities. Psychology, social work, clinical therapy, and marriage and family therapy are closely aligned with neuroscience and offer flexible, online pathways for students and professionals.

For those focused on psychology, affordable options like the cheapest psychology degree online can provide a solid foundation in understanding human behavior while managing educational costs. If social work interests you, consider enrolling in well-regarded msw online degree programs, which are designed to be accessible and career-focused.

For advanced clinical practice, exploring a psyd online program allows you to gain in-depth psychological expertise for direct client care or clinical roles. Alternatively, students interested in family dynamics may opt for lmft online programs, which often have accelerated options for those eager to enter the field.

By understanding these related online pathways, neuroscience students can better position themselves for diverse, rewarding careers across healthcare, counseling, and mental health services.

Best Scientists Citing Francesc Artigas

Trending Scientists

Recently Published Articles