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ArticleJournal of cannabis research2022

The in vitro effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol on whole blood viscosity, elasticity and membrane integrity.

Tameika R James, Andrea A Richards, Dwight A Lowe, Walton A Reid, Charah T Watson, Dagogo J Pepple

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Article in Journal of cannabis research, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Tameika R JamesDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Physiology Section, The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, Kingston, 7, Jamaica. tamjam2002@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1029-3305
Andrea A RichardsDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Physiology Section, The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, Kingston, 7, Jamaica.
Dwight A LoweDepartment of Pathology, Haematology Section, University Hospital of the West Indies, Kingston, 7, Jamaica.
Walton A ReidElectron Microscopy Unit, The University of the West Indies, Kingston, 7, Jamaica.
Charah T WatsonBio-Tech R&D Institute, Kingston, Jamaica.
Dagogo J PeppleDepartment of Basic Medical Sciences, Physiology Section, The University of the West Indies, Mona campus, Kingston, 7, Jamaica.
University of the West Indies System · JMUniversity Hospital of the West Indies · JMUniversity of Technology, Jamaica · JMUniversity of the West Indies · JM

Funding

Graduate Studies and Research, University of the West indies Not applicable
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe main biological activities of cannabis are due to the presence of several compounds known as cannabinoids. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two of the main cannabinoids. Studies have shown that the effects of THC can be modulated by CBD.

objectiveThis study aims to look at the effect of different concentrations of THC and CBD separately and in combination, on blood viscosity, elasticity and membrane integrity.

methodsBlood samples were collected from twenty-four healthy adult non-smokers. Blood viscosity and elasticity were determined using the Vilastic Scientific Bioprofiler for different concentrations (0, 2.5, 25, 50 and 100 ng/ml) of CBD and THC respectively, as well as in extracts with combinations of CBD and THC in 4:1 and 1:1 ratios respectively. Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) was used to determine the difference between the means of the groups.

resultsBlood viscosity increased significantly with increasing concentrations of both THC and CBD from 25 ng/ml up to 100 ng/ml ranging from 6.45 ± 0.36 mPa·s to 11.60 ± 1.12 mPa·s for THC and ranging from 5.46 ± 0.24 mPa·s to 9.91 ± 1.10 mPa·s for CBD respectively, being more pronounced in the extracts at 21.33 ± 2.17 mPa·s for the 4THC:1CBD extract and 21.76 ± 1.88 mPa·s for the 1THC:1CBD extract. There was no significant increase in elasticity for THC and CBD separately. However, a significant increase in elasticity was observed in the extracts. THC and CBD affected red cell morphology resulting in complete disintegration at the highest concentrations.

conclusionsTHC and CBD increased red blood cell viscosity and elasticity separately and in combination. They also adversely affected membrane integrity.

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BloodCBDElasticityMembrane integrityRed blood cellsTHCViscosity

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