Psychedelic effects of psilocybin correlate with serotonin 2 A receptor occupancy and plasma psilocin levels

S Stenbæk, S Kristiansen, SS Johansen, S Lehel… - 2019 - nature.com

Abstract

The main psychedelic component of magic mushrooms is psilocybin, which shows promise as a treatment for depression and other mental disorders. Psychedelic effects are believed to emerge through stimulation of serotonin 2A receptors (5-HT2ARs) by psilocybin's active …

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