Harmine stimulates proliferation of human neural progenitors
Harmine is the β-carboline alkaloid with the highest concentration in the psychotropic plant decoction Ayahuasca. In rodents, classical antidepressants reverse the symptoms of depression by stimulating neuronal proliferation. It has been shown that Ayahuasca presents antidepressant effects in patien...
Main Authors: | Vanja Dakic, Renata de Moraes Maciel, Hannah Drummond, Juliana M. Nascimento, Pablo Trindade, Stevens K. Rehen |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-12-01
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Series: | PeerJ |
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Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2727.pdf |
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