Anti-Phencyclidine (Clone PCP-2597)

Specificity: Anti-Phencyclidine (Clone PCP-2597) is specific for phencyclidine. Background: Phencyclidine, commonly known as PCP, is a dissociative anesthetic drug that was initially developed for medical use but later discontinued due to its adverse effects. PCP disrupts the normal functioning of the central nervous system by blocking N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptors, which are involved in the transmission of excitatory signals in the brain. As a result, PCP induces hallucinations, distorted perceptions of reality, and a sense of detachment from the environment. The drug can be ingested orally, snorted, smoked, or injected. Diagnostic testing for PCP abuse typically involves urine analysis, as PCP and its metabolites can be detected in urine samples.