Inhalation of marijuana affects Drosophila heart function

Inhalation of marijuana affects Drosophila heart function

We investigated the effect of inhalation of vaporized marijuana on cardiac function in Drosophila melanogaster, a suitable genetic model for studying human diseases. Adult flies were exposed to marijuana for variable time periods and the effects on cardiac function were studied. Short treatment prot...

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Main Authors: Ivana M. Gómez, Maia A. Rodríguez, Manuela Santalla, George Kassis, Jorge E. Colman Lerner, J. Oswaldo Aranda, Daniela Sedán, Dario Andrinolo, Carlos A. Valverde, Paola Ferrero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Company of Biologists 2019-08-01
Series:Biology Open
Subjects:
Drosophila
Cannabis
Cardiac
THC
CBD
Calcium
Online Access:http://bio.biologists.org/content/8/8/bio044081

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