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Lou Lukas

2 papers in the library · 2 citations · publishing 2024-2025

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Psilocybin

May 1, 2025 Jessi Humphreys, Lou Lukas, Yvan Beaussant et al.

Abstract Psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychoactive compound found in more than 200 mushroom species, has an enduring history of use in sacred rituals of Indigenous healers worldwide. With selective serotonin receptor binding, activation of the serotonergic neurological system enables psilocybin to potentiate neuroplasticity, enabling individuals to engage in meaning-making from psychedelic...

Abstract C001: A pilot study of palliadelic treatment with psilocybin to reduce psychological distress and improve quality of life in patients with advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma

Cancer Research January 16, 2024 Kelsey Klute, Lou Lukas, Soonjo Hwang et al. 2 citations

Abstract Background: Psychological distress is a common reaction to a cancer diagnosis and its treatment. Distress impacts quality of life, adherence to treatment, decision making and survival. Patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma (PDAC) experience exceptionally high rates of psychological distress, most commonly depression, anxiety and suicidality. Psilocybin, a serotonergic psychedelic...