Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics of Ayahuasca Alkaloids N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Harmine, Harmaline and Tetrahydroharmine: Clinical and Forensic Impact.
Andreia Machado Brito-Da-Costa, Diana Dias Da Silva, Nelson G. M. Gomes, Ricardo Jorge Dinis-Oliveira, Áurea Madureira-Carvalho
Pharmaceuticals (Basel) October 23, 2020 DOI: 10.3390/ph13110334 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | DMT 5-MeO-DMT Ayahuasca |
| Keywords | Alkaloids Unique substances Harmine Pharmacokinetics absorption Metabolism Elimination Drug movement Body processing Pharmacodynamics physiological impacts Drug effects Body effects Forensic analysis Medical applications Forensic insights |
| Citations | 111 |
| Key findings | The toxicokinetics and toxicodynamics of ayahuasca alkaloids—including rapid metabolism of DMT and β-carbolines, and the role of monoamine oxidase inhibition—are essential for assessing clinical and forensic impacts. |
Abstract
Toxicokinetics and Toxicodynamics of Ayahuasca Alkaloids N,N-Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), Harmine, Harmaline and Tetrahydroharmine: Clinical and Forensic Impact.