Metabolic fate of hallucinogenic NBOMes
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2,5-dimethoxy-N-benzylphenethylamines (NBOMes) are very potent 5-HT2AR agonists. Illicit use of these psychedelic compounds has emerged in recent years, and several fatalities have been linked to their recreational use. In its [11C]-labelled form, one NBOMe (25B-NBOMe) was recently developed as a PET-ligand for clinical investigations of the 5HT2AR ([11C]Cimbi-36). Herein, we have identified the phase I and phase II metabolites of 25B-NBOMe in pigs as well as in humans. We find that the primary route of metabolism is 5'-demethylation, followed by conjugation to glucuronic acid. [11C]-labelling of 25B-NBOMe in three different positions followed by in vivo evaluation in pigs and in humans corroborated these findings.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Chemical Research in Toxicology |
Vol/bind | 29 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 96–100 |
Antal sider | 5 |
ISSN | 0893-228X |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2016 |
ID: 151839371