Autor: |
Noga M; Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertises in Łódź, Ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland., Jurowski K; Department of Regulatory and Forensic Toxicology, Institute of Medical Expertises in Łódź, Ul. Aleksandrowska 67/93, 91-205 Łódź, Poland.; Laboratory of Innovative Toxicological Research and Analyzes, Institute of Medical Studies, Medical College, Rzeszów University, Al. Mjr. W. Kopisto 2a, 35-959 Rzeszów, Poland. |
Jazyk: |
angličtina |
Zdroj: |
Chemical research in toxicology [Chem Res Toxicol] 2024 Aug 09. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 09. |
DOI: |
10.1021/acs.chemrestox.4c00105 |
Abstrakt: |
Bromo-DragonFLY is a synthetic new psychoactive substance (NPS) that has gained attention due to its powerful and long-lasting hallucinogenic effects, legal status, and widespread availability. This study aimed to use various in silico toxicology methods to predict key toxicological parameters for Bromo-DragonFLY, including acute toxicity (LD 50 ), genotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, health effects, and the potential for endocrine disruption. The results indicate significant acute toxicity with noticeable variations across different species, a low likelihood of genotoxic potential suggesting potential DNA damage, and a notable risk of cardiotoxicity associated with inhibition of the hERG channel. Evaluation of endocrine disruption suggests a low probability of Bromo-DragonFLY interacting with the estrogen receptor α (ER-α), indicating minimal estrogenic activity. These insights from in silico investigations are important for advancing our understanding of this NPS in forensic and clinical toxicology. These initial toxicological examinations establish a foundation for future research efforts and contribute to developing risk assessment and management strategies for using and misusing NPS. |
Databáze: |
MEDLINE |
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