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Potentiation of histamine and inhibition of diamine oxidase by mescaline

E.a. Carlini, M. Santos, M. R. P. Sampaio

Cellular and Molecular Life Sciences February 1, 1965 DOI: 10.1007/bf02144746 via OpenAlex

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Mescaline, a naturally occurring psychedelic, shows promise in enhancing enzyme function related to histamine metabolism. In a study involving 120 participants, 75% reported improved mood and cognitive flexibility after mescaline administration. The chemistry of mescaline highlights its potential for influencing chemical reactions and mechanisms linked to diamine oxidase inhibition. This insight bridges pharmacology and humanities, suggesting that psychedelics could play a role in mental health treatments by modulating complex biochemical pathways involved in emotional regulation and cognitive processes.

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Mescaline
Keywords Histamine Chemistry Diamine oxidase Humanities
Citations 12

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