Serotonin-like and Antiserotonin Properties of Psilocybin and Psilocin
Science June 1, 1962 DOI: 10.1126/science.136.3518.777 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractCertain compounds that mimic psychosis, which are structurally similar to serotonin, sometimes produce effects like the hormone and sometimes oppose it, depending on the test used.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Psilocybin Serotonin |
| Keywords | Hallucinogen Serotonin antagonists 5-HT Receptor Psychology |
| Citations | 13 |
| Key finding | Psychotomimetic serotonin analogs can act both like and against serotonin in different tests. |
Abstract
These psychotomimetic analogs of serotonin act like this hormone in some tests and against it in others.