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Mitragynine concentrations in two fatalities
Forensic Science International, 2017Two cases of fatalities are reported of which the recreational use of Mitragyna speciosa ("kratom") could be confirmed. One of these cases presents with one of the highest postmortem mitragynine concentrations published to date. Our results show that even extremely high mitragynine blood concentrations following the consumption of kratom do not ...
Olwen Domingo +2 more
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An accidental poisoning with mitragynine
Forensic Science International, 2014An increasing number of drugs of abuse are sold word wide over the internet. Names like "legal highs", "herbal highs" etc. give the impression that these are safe products, although the risk of fatal reactions might be substantial. Leaves from the plant Mitragyna speciosa, contain active compounds like mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine.
Ritva, Karinen +3 more
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Journal of Immunological Methods, 2022
Mitragynine is an alkaloid from Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (kratom), a native tropical plant in Southeast Asia. It could render psychotropic effects and is often misused in substitution for commercial drugs. In recent years, the consumption of kratom has grown rapidly and has led some countries to ban its use.
Mustafa, Radhiahtul Raehan +3 more
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Mitragynine is an alkaloid from Mitragyna speciosa Korth. (kratom), a native tropical plant in Southeast Asia. It could render psychotropic effects and is often misused in substitution for commercial drugs. In recent years, the consumption of kratom has grown rapidly and has led some countries to ban its use.
Mustafa, Radhiahtul Raehan +3 more
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Mitragynine in the Orange County DUID population
Journal of Analytical Toxicology, 2023Abstract In recent years, mitragynine has been consistently detected in driving under the influence of drug (DUID) cases. In this paper, we evaluate 3 years (2017–2019) worth of DUID data from arrested drivers in Orange County, CA, USA.
Nancy Kedzierski, Dani Mata
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The inhibitory effects of mitragynine on P-glycoprotein in vitro
Naunyn-Schmiedeberg's Archives of Pharmacology, 2019Mitragynine is a major component isolated from Mitragyna speciosa Korth or kratom, a medicinal plant known for its opiate-like and euphoric properties. Multiple toxicity and fatal cases involving mitragynine or kratom have been reported but the underlying causes remain unclear.
Noradliyanti Rusli +6 more
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Discriminative stimulus properties of mitragynine (kratom) in rats
Psychopharmacology, 2015Mitragynine (MG) is the primary active alkaloid extracted from the leaves of Mitragyna speciosa or kratom and exhibits pharmacological activities mediated by opioid receptors. The plant has been traditionally used for its opium and psychostimulant-like effects to increase work efficiency or as a substitute in the self-treatment of opiate addiction.The ...
Harun N +4 more
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A short note on the identification of mitragynine
Forensic Science International, 1980Abstract The leaves of Mitragyna speciosa are used as a substitute for opium. Criminal penalties for possession of mitragynine in this country are assigned for possession of defined quantities of mitragynine and its identification as Mitragyna speciosa by thin-layer chromatography and gas chromatography.
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Mitragynine (Kratom) ‐ monitoring in sports drug testing
Drug Testing and Analysis, 2016In 2014, mitragynine (Kratom) was placed on the Monitoring List of the World Anti-Doping Agency to gain information of its current use in professional sports. Therefore, analytical strategies in sports drug testing are presented and the first Kratom case in professional sports is described.
Sven, Guddat +4 more
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The regulatory effects of mitragynine on P-glycoprotein transporter
Journal of Pharmacy and PharmacologyAbstract Objectives Kratom preparation containing Mitragyna speciosa Korth plant is frequently used as a recreational drug. Mitragynine, a major alkaloid isolated from M. speciosa, is often detected concurrently with other drugs during forensic analysis, indicating a safety concern.
Muhammad Asyraf Abduraman +5 more
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