serotonin 2A receptor
The primary receptor targeted by classic psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT.
Videos Mentioning serotonin 2A receptor
The Science of Psychedelics for Mental Health | Dr. Robin Carhart-Harris
Andrew Huberman
A specific receptor in the brain that all classic psychedelics work on, serving as a pharmacological definition for these compounds. Its activation is thought to be responsible for increased communication between brain areas and ego dissolution.
Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
A specific subtype of serotonin receptor that all classic psychedelics (LSD, psilocybin, DMT, mescaline) primarily target as agonists or partial agonists, mediating their psychoactive effects.
Essentials: Psychedelics for Treating Mental Disorders | Dr. Matthew Johnson
Andrew Huberman
The primary receptor targeted by classic psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin, and DMT.
Rethinking Psychedelics, Octopuses on MDMA, and The Master Key of Metaplasticity | Dr. Gül Dölen
Tim Ferriss
A receptor identified by Solomon Snyder, often considered mediated for psychedelic effects by chemists, though Dr. Dölen questions its singular importance for therapeutic outcomes.