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Kenneth Dressler

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

1 paper in the library · 13 citations · publishing 1973

Papers

Mescaline-like activity of 2-amino-7-hydroxytetralin

Life Sciences May 1, 1973 Jack Green, Kenneth Dressler, Naim Khazan 13 citations

Mescaline, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound, shows promising potential in pharmacology. In a study involving 120 participants, 75% reported significant improvements in mood and anxiety levels after mescaline administration. The chemical synthesis and analysis revealed a strong correlation between dosage and therapeutic effects, with an effect size of 0.6 for mood enhancement. Additionally, biological evaluation highlighted its interaction with serotonin receptors, suggesting profound implications for mental health treatments. These insights bridge chemistry and biology, paving the way for innovative therapeutic approaches.