Tryptamines and Mental Health: Activating the 5-HT Receptor for Therapeutic Potential.


Journal

ACS medicinal chemistry letters
ISSN: 1948-5875
Titre abrégé: ACS Med Chem Lett
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101521073

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
12 Oct 2023
Historique:
received: 04 09 2023
pmc-release: 12 10 2024
medline: 18 10 2023
pubmed: 18 10 2023
entrez: 18 10 2023
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Tryptamines, a class of 3-aminoethyl-indoles that activate the serotonin receptor, show potential for novel mental health treatments. The FDA has granted "breakthrough therapy designation" to psilocybin and MDMA for treatment-resistant depression, major depressive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder, sparking global research efforts. Various clinical trials are currently investigating the therapeutic value of psilocybin for several mental health disorders. Results thus far indicate significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes via reductions in experiential avoidance. These advancements highlight a promising future for tryptamines in mental health therapy.

Identifiants

pubmed: 37849550
doi: 10.1021/acsmedchemlett.3c00390
pmc: PMC10577885
doi:

Types de publication

Editorial

Langues

eng

Pagination

1331-1333

Informations de copyright

Published 2023 by American Chemical Society.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The author declares no competing financial interest.

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Auteurs

Robert B Kargbo (RB)

Usona Institute, Fitchburg, Wisconsin 53711-5300, United States.

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