ISSN:
1432-2072
Keywords:
Cannabinols
;
Feeding behavior
;
Sheep
;
9-Aza-cannabinol
;
d-Δ 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
;
l-Δ 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Marijuana, long used for the euphoria which results, recently has been found to stimulate hunger in humans but in several laboratory animals cannabinoids decrease food intake. Sheep, relatively more sensitive to chemicals that affect food intake, were injected IV with the d-and l-isomers of tetrahydrocannabinol and with a 9-aza-cannabinol) 9-AC) (8-(1,2-dimethylheptyl)-5,5-dimethyl-5H-[1]benzopyranol[3,4]pyridin-10-01, HCl) and feeding behavior was monitored. In the first 30 min, food intake was increased by the l-isomer and by 9-AC but not affected by d-Δ 9-THC. After 24h, feed intake was decreased by at least one dose of d-and l-Δ 9-THC and 9-AC. The l- but not d-isomer was active at very low doses compared with doses used in many laboratory animals.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00427517
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