Minor cannabinoids and semisynthetic cannabis constituents, such as derivatives of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), are increasingly encountered in consumer products, yet their signaling profiles at cannabinoid receptors remain incompletely characterized. Here, we describe how structural modifications of THC and HHC, including variations in alkyl side-chain length...
Abstract The Cannabis sativa plant has been used for centuries as a recreational drug and more recently in the treatment of patients with neurological or psychiatric disorders. In many instances, treatment goals include relief from posttraumatic disorders, anxiety, or to support treatment of chronic pain. Ligands acting on cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R) are also potential targets for the...