The role of 5-HT receptor biased organism of psychedelic drug action
Lead Research Organisation:
University of Oxford
Department Name: Pharmacology
Abstract
Project based on the emerging pharmacological concept of biased agonism, applied to the 5-HT2A receptor in the context of psychedelic drugs and antidepressant action.
Project focuses on the pharmacological actions of the psychedelic agent psilocin, which is a 5-HT agonist and the active molecule of psilocybin. A number of clinical trials have established efficacy of psilocybin in major depression and anxiety disorders.
Project focuses on the pharmacological actions of the psychedelic agent psilocin, which is a 5-HT agonist and the active molecule of psilocybin. A number of clinical trials have established efficacy of psilocybin in major depression and anxiety disorders.
People |
ORCID iD |
| Aurelija Ippolito (Student) |
Studentship Projects
| Project Reference | Relationship | Related To | Start | End | Student Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MR/N013468/1 | 01/10/2016 | 30/09/2025 | |||
| 2611527 | Studentship | MR/N013468/1 | 01/10/2021 | 30/09/2025 | Aurelija Ippolito |