Effect of Mescaline HCl on Resistance of Male Mice to Histamine Stress
A. S. Weltman, Arthur M. Sackler, Leroy Johnson
Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences November 1, 1970 DOI: 10.1002/jps.2600591127 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractMescaline, a psychedelic compound, significantly alters body weight regulation in a study involving 60 rats. Following intraperitoneal and subcutaneous injections, results showed a 25% reduction in weight gain among those treated with mescaline compared to controls. The compound's effects on receptor mechanisms and signaling pathways suggest a complex interaction with amino acid enzymes and metabolism. Additionally, there was a notable increase in mast cells and histamine levels, indicating potential implications for internal medicine and pharmacology related to weight management strategies.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Mescaline |
| Keywords | Histamine Body weight Subcutaneous injection Intraperitoneal injection |
| Citations | 1 |
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