Xian-Qiang Zhang

Advancements in psychedelic research: Effects, mechanisms, and therapeutic potential as emerging antidepressants.

Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior November 1, 2025 Xian-Qiang Zhang, De-Nong Liu, Qing-Shan Miao et al.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) causes great physical and mental suffering to patients while also imposing a tremendous economic burden on the global economy. Psychedelics, also known as serotonergic hallucinogens, are potent psychoactive compounds known for their ability to alter mood, perception, and a range of cognitive functions. Increasing evidence suggests that some psychedelics...