Psychedelics Promote Plasticity by Directly Binding to BDNF Receptor TrkB

Psychedelics promote plasticity by directly binding to BDNF receptor TrkB

Psychedelics produce fast and persistent antidepressant effects and induce neuroplasticity resembling the effects of clinically approved antidepressants. We recently reported that pharmacologically diverse antidepressants, including fluoxetine and ketamine, act by binding to TrkB, the receptor for BDNF. Here we show that lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) and psilocin directly bind to TrkB with affinities 1,000-fold higher than those for other ant…

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Psychedelics sans side effects: neuroplastogens gain ground

The past year has seen several developments in the neuroplastogens field, including Elkedonia’s seed funding to address neuropsychiatric disorders. The post Psychedelics sans side effects: neuroplastogens gain ground appeared first on Labiotech.eu. © Labiotech UG and Labiotech.eu. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this site’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and l…