The neural basis of psychedelic action
Psychedelics are serotonin 2A receptor agonists that can lead to profound changes in
perception, cognition and mood. In this review, we focus on the basic neurobiology …
perception, cognition and mood. In this review, we focus on the basic neurobiology …
Towards an understanding of psychedelic-induced neuroplasticity
Classic psychedelics, such as LSD, psilocybin, and the DMT-containing beverage
ayahuasca, show some potential to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction. Importantly …
ayahuasca, show some potential to treat depression, anxiety, and addiction. Importantly …
[HTML][HTML] Psilocybin induces rapid and persistent growth of dendritic spines in frontal cortex in vivo
Psilocybin is a serotonergic psychedelic with untapped therapeutic potential. There are hints
that the use of psychedelics can produce neural adaptations, although the extent and …
that the use of psychedelics can produce neural adaptations, although the extent and …
[HTML][HTML] Psychedelics and neuroplasticity: a systematic review unraveling the biological underpinnings of psychedelics
Clinical studies suggest the therapeutic potential of psychedelics, including ayahuasca,
DMT, psilocybin, and LSD, in stress-related disorders. These substances induce cognitive …
DMT, psilocybin, and LSD, in stress-related disorders. These substances induce cognitive …
Neuroplasticity as a convergent mechanism of ketamine and classical psychedelics
LR Aleksandrova, AG Phillips - Trends in pharmacological sciences, 2021 - cell.com
The emerging therapeutic efficacy of ketamine and classical psychedelics for depression
has inspired tremendous interest in the underlying neurobiological mechanisms. We review …
has inspired tremendous interest in the underlying neurobiological mechanisms. We review …
Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain
A single dose of psilocybin, a psychedelic that acutely causes distortions of space–time
perception and ego dissolution, produces rapid and persistent therapeutic effects in human …
perception and ego dissolution, produces rapid and persistent therapeutic effects in human …
Structure–activity relationships for psilocybin, baeocystin, aeruginascin, and related analogues to produce pharmacological effects in mice
GC Glatfelter, E Pottie, JS Partilla… - ACS Pharmacology & …, 2022 - ACS Publications
4-Phosphoryloxy-N, N-dimethyltryptamine (psilocybin) is a naturally occurring tertiary amine
found in many mushroom species. Psilocybin is a prodrug for 4-hydroxy-N, N …
found in many mushroom species. Psilocybin is a prodrug for 4-hydroxy-N, N …
Biochemical mechanisms underlying psychedelic-induced neuroplasticity
DE Olson - Biochemistry, 2022 - ACS Publications
In addition to producing profound subjective effects following acute administration,
psychedelic compounds can induce beneficial behavioral changes relevant to the treatment …
psychedelic compounds can induce beneficial behavioral changes relevant to the treatment …
Effect of psilocybin and ketamine on brain neurotransmitters, glutamate receptors, DNA and rat behavior
A Wojtas, A Bysiek, A Wawrzczak-Bargiela… - International Journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Clinical studies provide evidence that ketamine and psilocybin could be used as fast-acting
antidepressants, though their mechanisms and toxicity are still not fully understood. To …
antidepressants, though their mechanisms and toxicity are still not fully understood. To …
Psychedelics and neural plasticity: therapeutic implications
Psychedelic drugs have reemerged as tools to treat several brain disorders. Cultural
attitudes toward them are changing, and scientists are once again investigating the neural …
attitudes toward them are changing, and scientists are once again investigating the neural …