Pharmacokinetic and behavioural profile of THC, CBD, and THC+CBD combination after pulmonary, oral, and subcutaneous administration in rats and confirmation of conversion in vivo of CBD to THC

Metabolic and behavioural effects of, and interactions between Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are influenced by dose and administration route. Therefore we investigated, in Wistar rats, effects of pulmonary, oral and subcutaneous (sc.) THC, CBD and THC+CBD. Concentrations of THC, its metabolites 11-OH-THC and THC-COOH, and CBD in serum and brain were determined over 24h, locomotor activity (open field) and sensorimotor gating (prepulse inhibition, PPI) were also evaluated. In line with recent knowledge we expected metabolic and behavioural interactions between THC and CBD.

Source: European Neuropsychopharmacology - November 9, 2017 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tom áš Hložek, Libor Uttl, Lukáš Kadeřábek, Marie Balíková, Eva Lhotková, Rachel R. Horsley, Pavlína Nováková, Klára Šíchová, Kristýna Štefková, Filip Tylš, Martin Kuchař, Tomáš Páleníček Source Type: research