Non-hallucinogenic psychedelic analog reverses effects of stress in mouse study
E-Mail IMAGE: A single dose of tabernanthalog (TBG) promotes the formation of dendritic spines in cortical neurons of mice. view more Credit: Illustration by Chelsea Kintz A novel compound similar in structure to the psychedelic drug ibogaine, but lacking its toxic and hallucinogenic effects, has been found to rapidly reverse the effects of stress in mice. Researchers found that a single dose of tabernanthalog (TBG) can correct stress-induced behavioral deficits, including anxiety and cognitive inflexibility, and also promotes the regrowth of neuronal connections and restores neu...
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