Author response: Psilocin fosters neuroplasticity in iPSC-derived human cortical neurons

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Authors: Målin Schmidt, Anne Hoffrichter, Mahnaz Davoudi, Sandra Horschitz, Thorsten Lau, Marcus W. Meinhardt, Rainer Spanagel, Julia Ladewig, Georg Köhr, Philipp Koch
DOI: 10.7554/elife.104006.3.sa3
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Abstract

Psilocin induces a durable neuroplastic state in human cortical neurons by enhancing BDNF signaling, neurite complexity, synaptogenesis, and synaptic network activity through 5-HT2A receptor-dependent mechanisms.

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eLife Sciences Publications, Ltd
Publication date
27 March 2026