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Jessica L Maltman^1,2, Javier González-Maeso²

¹Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program, Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, United States.

|March 31, 2026

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Summary

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Psilocin, derived from the psychedelic psilocybin, enhances human neuron growth. Stem cell-derived neurons exhibited greater complexity and stronger connections after psilocin exposure.

Keywords:

5-HT2A receptor BDNF human human induced pluripotent stem cell derived cortical neurons neuroplasticity neuroscience psilocin psychedelics

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Stem Cell Biology
Pharmacology

Background:

Psilocybin is a psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms.
Psilocin is the active metabolite responsible for psilocybin's effects.
Understanding the neurobiological impact of psychedelics is an emerging research area.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effects of psilocin on human neurons derived from stem cells.
To assess changes in neuronal structure and synaptic function.

Main Methods:

Human stem cells were differentiated into neurons.
Neurons were exposed to psilocin.
Structural complexity and synaptic connections were analyzed.

Main Results:

Psilocin exposure led to increased structural complexity in human neurons.
Stronger synaptic connections were observed in treated neurons.
These findings suggest a pro-neuritogenic and synaptogenic effect of psilocin.

Conclusions:

Psilocin promotes neuronal growth and connectivity in vitro.
This research provides insights into the cellular mechanisms of psychedelic compounds.
Further studies may explore therapeutic potential in neurological disorders.