Identification of a C-glucuronide of delta6- tetrahydrocannabinol as a mouse liver conjugate in vivo

Science. 1978 Jun 23;200(4348):1390-2. doi: 10.1126/science.663618.

Abstract

Delta 6-Tetrahydrocannabinol-C-4-glucuronide was found in the livers of mice that had been administered delta 6-tetrahydrocannabinol. Thus, C-glucuronidation of a compound that contains a free hydroxyl group has been demonstrated in vivo.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dronabinol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Dronabinol / metabolism
  • Glucuronates / metabolism
  • Liver / metabolism*
  • Mice

Substances

  • Glucuronates
  • Dronabinol