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A Drug Fatality Involving Kratom

Journal of Forensic Sciences, 2012
AbstractA 17‐year‐old white man who showed no obvious signs of trauma was found unresponsive in bed and was pronounced dead at the scene. The decedent had a documented history of heroin abuse and chronic back pain and reportedly self‐medicated with Kratom (mitragynine).
Michael F, Neerman, Randall E, Frost, Janine, Deking   +2 more
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Hemp-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and kratom related health claims provided by smoke shop employees: a secret shopper study

The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Background: US smoke shop prevalence is growing and stores are diversifying products beyond nicotine vape supplies, often selling non-regulated psychoactive substances.
K. Evoy, S. Acharya, M. Bloomfield, Sorina B. Torrez, J. Covvey, Matthew J. Witry   +5 more
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In vitro and in vivo pharmacology of kratom

2022
Kratom products have been historically and anecdotally used in south Asian countries for centuries to manage pain and opioid withdrawal. The use of kratom products has dramatically increased in the United States. More than 45 kratom alkaloids have been isolated, yet the overall pharmacology of the individual alkaloids is still not well characterized ...
Takato, Hiranita, Samuel, Obeng, Abhisheak, Sharma, Jenny L, Wilkerson, Christopher R, McCurdy, Lance R, McMahon   +5 more
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Discovery of procyanidin condensed tannins of (-)-epicatechin from Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, as virucidal agents against SARS-CoV-2.

International Journal of Biological Macromolecules
Kratom, Mitragyna speciosa, is one of the most popular herbs in the West and Southeast Asia. A number of previous works have focused on bioactive alkaloids in this plant; however, non-alkaloids have never been investigated for their biological activities.
Sanya Sureram, Nopporn Chutiwitoonchai, Tam Pooprasert, Watchara Sangsopha, Suphitcha Limjiasahapong, N. Jariyasopit, Y. Sirivatanauksorn, S. Khoomrung, C. Mahidol, S. Ruchirawat, P. Kittakoop   +10 more
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Antioxidant and antibacterial efficiency of the ethanolic leaf extract of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil) and its effects on growth, health, and disease resistance against Edwardsiella tarda infection in Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus).

Fish and Shellfish Immunology
The research examined the impact of an ethanolic extract from the leaves of Kratom (Mitragyna speciosa (Korth.) Havil.) on the growth, antioxidant capacity, immune-related gene expression, and resistance to disease caused by Edwardsiella tarda in Nile ...
N. Paankhao, Akkarasiri Sangsawang, P. Kantha, Suwinai Paankhao, Kittipong Promsee, Chayanit Soontara, Sopanat Kongsriprapan, P. Srisapoome, Benchawan Kumwan, Pakapon Meachasompop, Phornphan Phrompanya, Wararut Buncharoen, A. Uchuwittayakul   +12 more
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Red kratom and red corvette: A case of mania induced by kratom withdrawal

The International Journal of Psychiatry in Medicine
Background Kratom, derived from the Mitragyna speciose, a plant native to Southeast Asia, is a substance that is gaining popularity in the United States as a tool for self-medicating in opiate withdrawal and pain management.
Mohammmad Abidali, Guitelle St Victor, Shady Mashaly, Pranab Dahal   +3 more
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Brief correspondence: kratom

Journal of Perinatology, 2021
Whitney B. Eldridge, Cherie D. Foster, Amy S. Kelleher, Reese H. Clark   +3 more
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Kratom drinks and consumption trends: insights from Reddit

Journal of Substance Use
Background In the United States, new kratom drinks, often available at convenience stores and gas stations, have increased in popularity in the past two years. Previously, kratom consumers had to seek out kratom specifically to purchase it.
Teresa Perry, Sayorn Chin
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Pharmacologic and clinical assessment of kratom

American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, 2018
This article reviews the pharmacology, clinical utility, adverse effects, and abuse potential of kratom.The leaves of Mitragyna speciosa contain the biologically active alkaloids of kratom. Kratom exerts opioid and α-2 receptor agonistic effects as well as antiinflammatory and parasympathetic-impeding effects. There are no published human pharmacologic,
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Effects of kratom alkaloids on mesolimbic dopamine release.

Neuroscience Letters
Kratom is derived from the leaves of a plant (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia that has been consumed for its complex stimulant-like effects at low doses, opiate-like effects at high doses, to treat mood related issues like anxiety or ...
J. P. Manus, R. Crenshaw, Lindsay C. Ringer, S. Towers, Nicholas B. Paige, Francisco León, Christopher R. McCurdy, Deranda B. Lester   +7 more
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