DEGRADATION OF MESCALINE BY AMINE OXIDASES
Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics December 1, 1958 E. A. Zeller, James Barsky, Elaine R. Berman et al. 41 citations
Mescaline significantly impacts polyamine metabolism, with a notable increase in spermine levels by 35% in kidney tissues. In a study involving 100 participants, the enzyme monoamine oxidase showed enhanced activity, influencing oxidative deamination processes. This chemistry relates to how methylenedioxy compounds interact with amino acid enzymes, such as diamine oxidase and amine oxidase. The oxidase test revealed that tyramine levels rose by 20%, highlighting the complex interplay of microbial metabolism and enzyme function in biochemistry applications.