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Structure of a Hallucinogen-Activated Gq-Coupled 5-HT2A Serotonin Receptor.
Cell - 17 Sept 2020
Kim Kuglae, Che Tao, Panova Ouliana, DiBerto Jeffrey F, Lyu Jiankun, Krumm Brian E, Wacker Daniel, Robertson Michael J, Seven Alpay B, Nichols David E, Shoichet Brian K, Skiniotis Georgios, Roth Bryan L
Abstract excerpt
Hallucinogens like lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), psilocybin, and substituted N-benzyl phenylalkylamines are widely used recreationally with psilocybin being considered as a therapeutic for many neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. How psychedelics mediate their actions-both therapeutic and hallucinogenic-are not understood, although activation of the 5-HT2A serotonin...
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