RRC ID 87980
著者 White AM, Bauer AD, Faumont S, Lockery SR.
タイトル Behavioral and genetic analysis of the effects of the psychedelic 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) in C. elegans.
ジャーナル PLoS One
Abstract Psychedelics show promise in treating depression, PTSD, and substance use disorder, prompting research into their mechanisms of action. Most studies use rodent models, but genetic tools can be challenging to apply in this approach. Invertebrate models, like C. elegans, offer a cost-effective alternative with short generation times and genetic tractability. This study examined the worm's response to the psychedelic 2,5-dimethoxy-4-iodoamphetamine (DOI) by assessing four serotonergic behaviors. Effects of DOI exposure on locomotion speed, swimming frequency, and egg-laying were undetectable, but DOI strongly inhibited feeding. Interestingly, this effect was independent of serotonin receptors, suggesting DOI may act through alternative pathways. These findings indicate that C. elegans can serve as a useful model for studying psychedelic drug effects, potentially revealing novel mechanisms beyond the serotonergic system. Further research could help clarify these pathways, improving our understanding of the therapeutic potential of psychedelics and refining their efficacy in treating neuropsychiatric disorders.
巻・号 20(8)
ページ e0329538
公開日 2025-1-1
DOI 10.1371/journal.pone.0329538
PII PONE-D-25-16388
PMID 40857291
PMC PMC12380321
MeSH Amphetamines* / pharmacology Animals Behavior, Animal* / drug effects Caenorhabditis elegans* / drug effects Caenorhabditis elegans* / genetics Caenorhabditis elegans* / physiology Hallucinogens* / pharmacology Locomotion / drug effects Receptors, Serotonin / metabolism Serotonin / metabolism
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