THE CONNECTIONS BEHIND THE COMPOUNDS

Mechanisms & concepts

Explore chemical families, biological targets, enzymes, and exposure contexts. Shared concepts connect the substance library to the evidence.

29 entries in this collection
Neurotransmitter

Serotonin

A transmitter with multiple receptor families; receptor activity is not a benefit score.

1 tagged substance1 definition sources
Biological target

Serotonin 5-HT2A receptor

A serotonin receptor implicated by human antagonist experiments in acute psilocybin effects.

1 tagged substance1 definition sources
Functional class

Stimulant

Compounds associated with increased arousal; mechanisms and risks differ.

4 tagged substances2 definition sources
Exposure context

Tobacco-smoke exposure

Smoke exposure can induce CYP1A2 activity. This context is distinct from nicotine exposure and from the route of caffeine administration.

1 tagged substance1 definition sources
Legal context

US federal Schedule I

A US federal classification; not a worldwide or state-level legal conclusion.

1 tagged substance1 definition sources

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