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John F. Trant

10 papers in the library · publishing 2023-2026

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A streamlined synthesis of 5-methoxy- N,N -dimethyltryptamine, bufotenin, and bufotenin prodrugs from melatonin

Canadian Journal of Chemistry September 4, 2026 Anton Homon, Pavithra Prasad, Jaxon Laramie et al.

The recent resurgence in psychedelic research has increased demand for these molecules for clinical studies. Due to the differences between national regulations and considering the dominance of the American market and its continued prohibition of many such molecules, the commercial availability of many of these compounds remains poor. This has also inhibited research into developing scalable...

Self-nanoemulsifying drug delivery systems (SNEDDS) as psychotherapeutic couriers

ChemRxiv March 2, 2026 William Charles Hosie, Artem Pyrozhok, Massimo Filgiomeni et al.

Clinical trials of psychedelics have shown preliminary promise for the treatment of psychiatric conditions such as major depressive disorder, substance use disorder, and treatment resistant depression.The most common psychedelic administration routes explored so far include intravenous injection, heated vapor inhalation, or a simple buffered salt solution administered to the nasal cavity.Given...

We Licked the Toads so You Don’t Have to: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Chemical Syntheses of the Classical Psychedelics Bufotenin(e) and 5‐Methoxy‐ N , N ‐Dimethyltryptamine

ChemMedChem February 25, 2026 Anton A. Homon, Jaxon Laramie, John J. Hayward et al.

Bufotenin (also spelt as bufotenine) and its methylated derivative, 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT), are potent psychedelics that are found in many plants but also excreted by some species of toads. The compounds are regulated differently around the world, and although used in traditional medicine, 20th-century prohibition culture has slowed research into their utility for...

A streamlined synthesis of 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine, bufotenin, and bufotenin prodrugs from melatonin

ChemRxiv November 26, 2025 Anton A. Homon, P. V. Vara Prasad, Elham Pourian et al.

The recent resurgence in psychedelic research has increased demand for these molecules for clinical studies. Due to the differences between national regulations and considering the dominance of the American market and its continued prohibition of many such molecules, the commercial availability of many of these compounds remains poor. This has also inhibited research into developing scalable...

Hemp Proteins Conjugated with Green Tea Polyphenol Extract Form De Novo Plant‐Sourced Emulsifiers Suitable for Nanodelivery Systems Bearing Lipophilic Psychopharmaceuticals

Advanced Therapeutics October 5, 2025 William Charles Hosie, Abhinandan Banerjee, Mary A. Egbuta et al.

Abstract Nanoformulation is often used to improve the solubility and uptake of bioactives; however, it also protects sensitive bioactives from chemical decomposition. A class of biocompatible emulsifiers created by conjugating hemp protein with green tea polyphenols is reported. A simple pH‐assisted coupling protocol is employed to synthesize covalent and non‐covalent conjugates, which are then...

We licked the frogs so you don’t have to: A comprehensive history and analysis of the chemical syntheses of the classical psychedelics Bufotenin(e) and 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine

ChemRxiv June 26, 2025 Anton A. Homon, Jaxon Laramie, John J. Hayward et al.

Bufotenin (also spelt as bufotenine) and its methylated derivative, 5-methoxy-N,N-dimethyltryptamine (5-MeO-DMT) are potent psychedelics (although the activity of the former is attenuated due to its low propensity to cross the blood-brain-barrier) that are found in many plants but also excreted by specific species of toads. The compounds are regulated differently around the world, and although...

Hemp proteins conjugated with green tea polyphenol extract form de novo plant-sourced emulsifiers suitable for nanodelivery systems bearing lipophilic psychopharmaceuticals

ChemRxiv February 27, 2025 William Charles Hosie, Mary Augustina Egbuta, Kasra Razmkhah et al.

Nanoformulation is often used to improve the solubility and uptake of bioactives; however, it also protects sensitive bioactives from chemical decomposition. We report a class of biocompatible emulsifiers created by conjugating hemp protein with green tea polyphenols. A simple pH-assisted coupling protocol was employed to synthesize covalent and non-covalent conjugates, which were then used to...

Rational Design, Synthesis, and Characterization of a Solid Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Nanoformulation Suitable for “Microdosing” Applications

Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research August 9, 2023 Abhinandan Banerjee, William Hosie, Ana Carolina Terso Ventura et al.

Background: This article highlights the formulation of a solid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-loaded ingestible prepared from pure THC distillate. Methods: A THC-containing ethanol-assisted cannabinoid nanoemulsion (EACNE) was created using a solvent displacement technique. Subsequently, the EACNE was converted to a solid powdery material while still retaining its THC potency, a format uniquely...

Rational design, synthesis, and characterization of a solid Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) nanoformulation suitable for “microdosing” applications

Abhinandan Banerjee, William Hosie, Ana Carolina Terso Ventura et al.

Background: This paper highlights the formulation of a solid THC-loaded ingestible prepared from pure THC distillate. A THC ethanol-assisted cannabinoid nanoemulsion (EACNE) was created without the need for specialized emulsification equipment such as a high-pressure homogenizer or a microfluidizer. Stress-testing was performed on the EACNE to evaluate its chemical and colloidal stability under...