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Serotonin-like and Antiserotonin Properties of Psilocybin and Psilocin

D. W. Woolley, N.k. Campbell

Science June 1, 1962 DOI: 10.1126/science.136.3518.777 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Peer reviewed
Topics Psilocybin Serotonin
Keywords Hallucinogen Serotonin antagonists 5-HT Receptor Pharmacology
Citations 13
Key points Psychotomimetic serotonin analogs can act both like and against serotonin in different tests.

Abstract

These psychotomimetic analogs of serotonin act like this hormone in some tests and against it in others.

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