Allosteric Binding of MDMA to the Human Serotonin Transporter (hSERT) via Ensemble Binding Space Analysis with ΔG Calculations, Induced Fit Docking and Monte Carlo Simulations

Despite the recent promising results of MDMA (3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine) as a psychotherapeutic agent and its history of misuse, little is known about its molecular mode of action. MDMA enhances monoaminergic neurotransmission in the brain and its valuable psychoactive effects are associate...

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Main Authors: Ángel A. Islas, Thomas Scior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/27/9/2977