In Utero Exposure to Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Leads to Postnatal Catch-Up Growth and Dysmetabolism in the Adult Rat Liver

In Utero Exposure to Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Leads to Postnatal Catch-Up Growth and Dysmetabolism in the Adult Rat Liver

The rates of gestational cannabis use have increased despite limited evidence for its safety in fetal life. Recent animal studies demonstrate that prenatal exposure to Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis) promotes intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), culminatin...

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Main Authors: Shelby L. Oke, Kendrick Lee, Rosemary Papp, Steven R. Laviolette, Daniel B. Hardy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
intrauterine growth restriction
liver
metabolism
triglycerides
oxidative stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/14/7502

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