The partitioning of delta 1-tetrahydrocannabinol into erythrocyte membranes in vivo and its effect on membrane fluidity.

delta 1-Tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 1-THC) has been quantified directly in erythrocyte membranes from drug-treated mice using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Concentrations of approximately 6 ng delta 1-THC/mg membrane protein (10(-5) M) were found when effects of the drug on behavior were pre...

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Main Authors: Leuschner, J, Wing, DR, Harvey, D, Brent, G, Dempsey, C, Watts, A, Paton, W
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1984
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Summary:delta 1-Tetrahydrocannabinol (delta 1-THC) has been quantified directly in erythrocyte membranes from drug-treated mice using gas chromatography/mass spectrometry. Concentrations of approximately 6 ng delta 1-THC/mg membrane protein (10(-5) M) were found when effects of the drug on behavior were prevalent. At these concentrations the drug produced a decrease in membrane order as measured by ESR.