New therapeutic potential for psychoactive natural products
Natural Product Reports October 26, 2009 Katherine M. Prevatt‐Smith, Thomas E. Prisinzano 14 citations
Much of neuroscience knowledge has come from studying mind-altering natural products, yet the underlying causes of CNS disorders remain elusive. Past successes suggest that continued investigation of these compounds can yield novel medications and identify new therapeutic targets. This Highlight reviews the history of research into several classes of mind-altering natural products and discusses their recent and potential therapeutic applications.