Lophophora williamsii

Ethnobotanical Studies

Studies

Development of a diagnostic variable number tandem repeat marker and dual TaqMan genotyping assay to distinguish Lophophora species.

Hwang EM et al (2024).
Int J Legal Med.
DOI:
10.1007/s00414-024-03318-9
PubMed:
39190119

The biosynthetic pathway of the hallucinogen mescaline and its heterologous reconstruction.

Berman P et al (2024).
Mol Plant.
DOI:
10.1016/j.molp.2024.05.012
PubMed:
38835170

An Overview on the Hallucinogenic Peyote and Its Alkaloid Mescaline: The Importance of Context, Ceremony and Culture.

Summary

Researchers examined the effects of mescaline, a compound found in peyote cactus, on serotonin receptors and calcium release. They also explored the therapeutic potential of mescaline. This summary provides an overview of peyote and mescaline, emphasizing their clinical applications and the potential of combining traditional and Western medicine.

Review Phytochemistry
Doesburg-van Kleffens M, Zimmermann-Klemd AM and Gründemann C (2023).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules28247942
PubMed:
38138432

Elucidation of the mescaline biosynthetic pathway in peyote (Lophophora williamsii).

Watkins JL et al (2023).
Plant J.
DOI:
10.1111/tpj.16447
PubMed:
37675639

How to sample a seizure plant: the role of the visualization spatial distribution analysis of Lophophora williamsii as an example.

Summary

Researchers developed a reliable method using MALDI-MSI to detect and visualize mescaline distribution in succulent plants. Optimal storage and sectioning methods were determined, and favorable MALDI parameters were identified. This information aids in sampling location selection and optimization of storage and preparation conditions for MALDI detection.

Neuroscience
Lin J et al (2023).
Forensic Sci Res.
DOI:
10.1093/fsr/owad014
PubMed:
37621449

Natural or artificial: An example of topographic spatial distribution analysis of mescaline in cactus plants by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging.

Lin J et al (2023).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2023.1066595
PubMed:
36844095

Detection of mescaline in human hair samples by UPLC-MS/MS: Application to 19 authentic forensic cases.

Yang S et al (2022).
J Chromatogr B Analyt Technol Biomed Life Sci.
DOI:
10.1016/j.jchromb.2022.123202
PubMed:
35248899

Evaluation of the cytotoxic and immunogenic potential of temozolamide, panobinostat, and Lophophora williamsii extract against C6 glioma cells.

Franco-Molina MA et al (2021).
EXCLI J.
DOI:
10.17179/excli2020-3181
PubMed:
33883986

Psychoactive Substances of Natural Origin: Toxicological Aspects, Therapeutic Properties and Analysis in Biological Samples.

Review
Gonçalves J et al (2021).
Molecules.
DOI:
10.3390/molecules26051397
PubMed:
33807728

Single Nucleotide Polymorphism Assay for Genetic Identification of Lophophora williamsii.

Lee M et al (2020).
J Forensic Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1556-4029.14515
PubMed:
32725909

Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Aspects of Peyote and Mescaline: Clinical and Forensic Repercussions.

Review
Dinis-Oliveira RJ, Pereira CL and da Silva DD (2019).
Curr Mol Pharmacol.
DOI:
10.2174/1874467211666181010154139
PubMed:
30318013

Bleogens: Cactus-Derived Anti-Candida Cysteine-Rich Peptides with Three Different Precursor Arrangements.

Loo S et al (2017).
Front Plant Sci.
DOI:
10.3389/fpls.2017.02162
PubMed:
29312404

Identification and Individualization of Lophophora using DNA Analysis of the trnL/trnF Region and rbcL Gene.

Genetics
Ng AE, Sandoval E and Murphy TM (2016).
J Forensic Sci.
DOI:
10.1111/1556-4029.12936
PubMed:
27405021

Peyote identification on the basis of differences in morphology, mescaline content, and trnL/trnF sequence between Lophophora williamsii and L. diffusa.

Aragane M et al (2011).
J Nat Med.
DOI:
10.1007/s11418-010-0469-7
PubMed:
20890669

Rapid and sensitive detection of Lophophora williamsii by loop-mediated isothermal amplification.

Sasaki Y et al (2009).
Biol Pharm Bull.
PubMed:
19420759