Leukocytes of Humans Exposed to Lysergic Acid Diethylamide: Lack of Chromosomal Damage
William D. Loughman, Thornton W. Sargent, David M. Israelstam
Science October 27, 1967 DOI: 10.1126/science.158.3800.508 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Observational study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 8 |
| Population | Human subjects with recent exposure to large doses of lysergic acid diethylamide |
| Intervention | lysergic acid diethylamide |
| Dose | large doses |
| Topics | LSD Serotonin |
| Keywords | Chromosome Genetics Physiology Biochemistry Receptor |
| Citations | 94 |
| Key findings | The number of chromosome abnormalities in leukocyte cultures from LSD-exposed subjects was not significantly greater than in controls. |
Abstract
Leukocyte cultures from eight human subjects who had had recent exposure to large doses of lysergic acid diethylamide were examined for chromosome abnormalities. The number of abnormalities was not significantly greater than that in control cultures.