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 …
Treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: a state-of-the-art review
This narrative state-of-the-art review paper describes the progress in the understanding and
treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over the last four decades, the scientific …
treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Over the last four decades, the scientific …
Neuroplasticity as a convergent mechanism of ketamine and classical psychedelics
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 …
The subjective effects of psychedelics may not be necessary for their enduring therapeutic effects
DE Olson - ACS Pharmacology & Translational Science, 2020 - ACS Publications
Psychedelics represent one of the most promising classes of experimental medicines for the
treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders due to their ability to promote neural plasticity and …
treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders due to their ability to promote neural plasticity and …
A non-hallucinogenic LSD analog with therapeutic potential for mood disorders
Hallucinations limit widespread therapeutic use of psychedelics as rapidly acting
antidepressants. Here we profiled the non-hallucinogenic lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) …
antidepressants. Here we profiled the non-hallucinogenic lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) …
Hallucinogens in mental health: preclinical and clinical studies on LSD, psilocybin, MDMA, and ketamine
A revamped interest in the study of hallucinogens has recently emerged, especially with
regard to their potential application in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. In the last …
regard to their potential application in the treatment of psychiatric disorders. In the last …
Psychedelics and other psychoplastogens for treating mental illness
MV Vargas, R Meyer, AA Avanes, M Rus… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Psychedelics have inspired new hope for treating brain disorders, as they seem to be unlike
any treatments currently available. Not only do they produce sustained therapeutic effects …
any treatments currently available. Not only do they produce sustained therapeutic effects …
[HTML][HTML] Psychedelic-inspired drug discovery using an engineered biosensor
C Dong, C Ly, LE Dunlap, MV Vargas, J Sun… - Cell, 2021 - cell.com
Ligands can induce G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) to adopt a myriad of
conformations, many of which play critical roles in determining the activation of specific …
conformations, many of which play critical roles in determining the activation of specific …
Mechanisms and molecular targets surrounding the potential therapeutic effects of psychedelics
Psychedelics, also known as classical hallucinogens, have been investigated for decades
due to their potential therapeutic effects in the treatment of neuropsychiatric and substance …
due to their potential therapeutic effects in the treatment of neuropsychiatric and substance …
Serotonin 2A Receptor (5-HT2AR) Agonists: Psychedelics and Non-Hallucinogenic Analogues as Emerging Antidepressants
W Duan, D Cao, S Wang, J Cheng - Chemical Reviews, 2023 - ACS Publications
Psychedelics make up a group of psychoactive compounds that induce hallucinogenic
effects by activating the serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2AR). Clinical trials have demonstrated …
effects by activating the serotonin 2A receptor (5-HT2AR). Clinical trials have demonstrated …