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Studies Conducted at Huazhong University of Science and Technology on Alzheimer Disease Recently Published (Psilocybin for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease).
- Source :
- Drug Week; 7/22/2024, p2268-2268, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- A recent report from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China explores the potential use of psilocybin, a psychoactive compound found in hallucinogenic mushrooms, for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD). The researchers discuss the pharmacological effects of psilocybin and its potential mechanisms for positively impacting AD, such as increased neural plasticity, reduced inflammation, and improvements in cognitive functions. They also address the ethical and legal considerations surrounding the use of psilocybin for AD treatment. The study suggests that psilocybin may have therapeutic potential in the management of AD, but further research is needed. [Extracted from the article]
- Subjects :
- ALZHEIMER'S disease
PSILOCYBIN
CENTRAL nervous system diseases
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15316440
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Drug Week
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 178508054