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Hypothesis: The psychedelic ayahuasca heals traumatic memories via a sigma 1 receptor-mediated epigenetic-mnemonic process
Frontiers in Pharmacology (2018)
Theoretical / hypothesis
Abstract
Proposes a sigma-1 receptor-mediated mechanism by which ayahuasca may facilitate processing of traumatic memories. Integrates pharmacological, epigenetic, and memory reconsolidation evidence for potential PTSD treatment.
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Study TypeTheoretical / hypothesis