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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
1
pubmed:dateCreated
1989-3-1
pubmed:abstractText
Immunization of mice with a thyroglobulin-prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) conjugate produced animals with measurable blood levels of anti-PGE2 antibodies. When these mice were challenged with delta 1-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) (20 mg/kg), they showed a greatly diminished cataleptic response as compared with control animals. This observation further supports a hypothesis on the mechanism of action of THC in which eicosanoids, such as PGE2, are early mediators. Based on the likelihood that antibodies were not present in the central nervous system, it is suggested that the initial site of action of THC may be at one or more peripheral locations. The transport of peripheral PGE2 or other eicosanoids to the brain would result in the eventual manifestation of THC action at this site.
pubmed:grant
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jan
pubmed:issn
0026-895X
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
35
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
6-9
pubmed:dateRevised
2007-11-14
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1989
pubmed:articleTitle
Immunization against prostaglandins reduces delta 1-tetrahydrocannabinol-induced catalepsy in mice.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Biochemistry, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester 01655.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.