A historical overview of chemical research on cannabinoids

Raphael Mechoulam*, Lumír Hanuš

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

The chemical research on the plant cannabinoids and their derivatives over two centuries is concisely reviewed. The tortuous path leading to the discovery of the endogenous cannabinoids is described. Future directions, which will probably be followed are delineated. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-13
Number of pages13
JournalChemistry and Physics of Lipids
Volume108
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2000

Keywords

  • Alkaloids
  • Cannabinoids
  • Terpenoids

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