An insight review on the neuropharmacological effects, mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetics and toxicity of mitragynine

Mitragynine is one of the main psychoactive alkaloids in Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (kratom). It has opium-like effects by acting on μ-, δ-, and κ-opioid receptors in the brain. The compound also interacts with other receptors, such as adrenergic and serotonergic receptors and neuronal Ca2+ channels...

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Main Authors: Nur Aisyah Khairul Annuar, Ummi Kalthum Azlan, Ahmed Mediani, Xiaohui Tong, Rongchun Han, Ebtesam Al-Olayan, Syarul Nataqain Baharum, Hamidun Bunawan, Murni Nazira Sarian, Hamizah Shahirah Hamezah, Ibrahim Jantan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332224000155