ISSN:
1432-1912
Schlagwort(e):
Δ8- and Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
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Monkey
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Organ Distribution
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Autoradiography
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Metabolism
Quelle:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Thema:
Medizin
Notizen:
Summary Metabolism and autoradiographic distribution of the two isomeric tetrahydrocannabinols, (2,4-14C)-Δ8-THC and (2,4-14C)-Δ9-THC), were studied in the marmoset Callithrix jacchus. Of the two cannabinoids, Δ8-THC had a slower initial rate of biotransformation to the psychopharmacologically more potent 11-hydroxylated metabolite. This may explain the minor psychopharmacological activity of the Δ8-isomer. In glandular tissues an accumulation of unchanged Δ9-THC was observed. Autoradiography revealed characteristic label distributions in some organs 30 min after the administration of the drugs. This labelling pattern was found to be changed after a 6-hr incorporation period. The autoradiographic distribution of Δ8- and Δ9-THC appeared to be identical.
Materialart:
Digitale Medien
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00510453
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