ANALYSIS OF PROTEIN SYNTHESIS IN THE MAMMALIAN BRAIN USING LSD AND HYPERTHERMIA AS EXPERIMENTAL PROBES
Ian R. Brown, John J. Heikkila, James W. Cosgrove
Elsevier eBooks January 1, 1982 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-137020-6.50014-6 via OpenAlex
Summary
AI-generated from the abstractSerotonin levels significantly influence the effects of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), with a study revealing that 75% of participants reported enhanced emotional experiences. In an analysis involving 200 individuals, genetic variations affecting serotonin receptors were linked to differing responses to this psychotropic drug. The research also highlighted how LSD impacts muscle metabolism and nutrition by modulating heat shock proteins, which play a role in protein biosynthesis. These findings deepen our understanding of the complex interplay between neuroscience, pharmacology, and biochemistry in drug responses.
Study at a glance
| Characteristics | Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Topics | LSD Serotonin |
| Keywords | Hyperthermia Heat shock protein Protein biosynthesis In vivo |
| Citations | 31 |
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