Serotonergic Psychedelics in Neural Plasticity
Kacper Łukasiewicz, Jacob J. Baker, Yi Zuo, Ju Lu
Frontiers in Molecular Neuroscience October 12, 2021 DOI: 10.3389/fnmol.2021.748359 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | Neuroplasticity Serotonin |
| Keywords | Focus optics |
| Citations | 32 |
| Key findings | Classical serotonergic psychedelics induce neural plasticity by promoting neurite growth and synapse formation, which may contribute to their therapeutic potential. |
Abstract
Psychedelics, compounds that can induce dramatic changes in conscious experience, have been used by humans for centuries. Recent studies have shown that certain psychedelics can induce neural plasticity by promoting neurite growth and synapse formation. In this review, we focus on the role of classical serotonergic psychedelics in neural plasticity and discuss its implication for their therapeutic potentials.