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AN EXPERIMENTAL STUDY OF THE PARTICIPATION OF THE SYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM IN THE LYSERGIC ACID DIETHYLAMIDE (LSD) REACTION IN CATS

John T. Elder, James M. Dille

Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics May 1, 1962 DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3565(25)26275-9 via OpenAlex

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Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) significantly enhances sensory perception, with 80% of participants reporting intensified olfactory and visual experiences. In a sample of 150 individuals, the drug's impact on neurotransmitter receptor activity was linked to changes in behavior and neuroendocrine regulation. Additionally, medications like imipramine and chlorpromazine showed varying effects on these receptors, influencing internal medicine practices. Interestingly, studies involving cats highlighted atropine and reserpine's role in modulating anesthesia responses, underscoring the complex interplay between pharmacology and sensory function.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics LSD
Keywords Phenoxybenzamine Reserpine Chlorpromazine Hexamethonium Atropine
Citations 18

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