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The diverse CB1 and CB2 receptor pharmacology of three plant cannabinoids: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabivarin

Key Findings:  The author focuses on the interactions of Δ9-THC, CBD, and Δ9-THCV and endocannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2. The author also describes the Ki of CBG and Δ8-THC.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  United Kingdom

Year of Pub:  2008


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Cannabigerol (CBG), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV), Delta-8-THC

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2




Citation:  Pertwee RG. The diverse CB1 and CB2 receptor pharmacology of three plant cannabinoids: delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol and delta9-tetrahydrocannabivarin. Br J Pharmacol. 2008; 153:199-215. doi: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0707442

Authors:  Pertwee RG