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Maya C Gaines-Smith

2 papers in the library · 14 citations · publishing 2025-2026

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Stereoselective, sex-dependent 5-HT2A receptor modulation of cortical plasticity by MDMA in mice.

Neuropsychopharmacology : official publication of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology February 2, 2026 Maya C Gaines-Smith, Justin M Silverman, Michael Fiorillo et al. 3 citations

The psychoactive entactogen 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), widely known as a recreational drug, is gaining renewed attention as a potential psychotherapeutic adjunct for treatment-resistant psychiatric disorders, yet its neurobiological mechanisms - particularly those related to its stereoisomers and sex-specific effects - remain poorly understood. Here, we report stereoselective and...

IUPHAR Article: Psilocybin induces long-lasting effects via 5-HT2A receptors in mouse models of chronic pain.

Pharmacological Research May 1, 2025 Eda Koseli, Belle Buzzi, Torin Honaker et al. 11 citations

Chronic pain is a debilitating disease with current treatments lacking efficacy and safety, therefore discovery of new treatments is crucial. Initial studies suggest that psychedelics may be feasible for targeting pain, however clinical and preclinical controlled studies are necessary to further investigate that possibility. In this study we assessed the effects of two classical psychedelics...