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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-02-01
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Series: | Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0753332224000155 |