The effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta-9-THC) on the release of nonesterified fatty acids in various brain structures.

A. Sklenovský*, J. Navrátil, Z. Chmela, Z. Krejcí, L. Hanus

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Abstract

There was studied the effect of repeated administration of delta-9-THC (10 mg/kg per os for two days) on the level of nonesterified fatty acids (NEFA) in the brain structures of laboratory rats. Palmitic acid, stearic acid, oleic acid and arachidonic acid were estimated with the help of gas chromatography after preliminary separation by TLC. After administration of delta-9-THC, the levels of NEFA decreased in the brain cortex, the brain stem and most in the hypothalamus. The NEFA decrease after delta-9-THC administration is in harmony with the functional inhibition of CNS, provoked by this substance.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)83-89
Number of pages7
JournalActa Universitatis Palackianae Olomucensis Facultatis Medicae
Volume122
StatePublished - 1989

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