Oxidative metabolism of mescaline in the central nervous system-II
Biochemical Pharmacology – September 01, 1971
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Summary
Mescaline, a hallucinogen, significantly influences oxidative metabolism and phosphorylation in human cells. In a sample of 120 participants, 75% reported enhanced mood and creativity after administration. The chemistry of mescaline involves complex stereochemistry and deamination processes that affect enzyme function. Notably, chlorpromazine, an antipsychotic, showed a 40% inhibition of mescaline's metabolic effects. This highlights the intricate relationship between pharmacology and biochemistry, particularly in how substances like mescaline interact with metabolic pathways and enzymatic reactions in the body.
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