An emerging trend in Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPSs): designer THC

• Main Authors: Cristian Caprari (Author), Elena Ferri (Author), Maria Angela Vandelli (Author), Cinzia Citti (Author), Giuseppe Cannazza (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Since its discovery as one of the main components of cannabis and its affinity towards the cannabinoid receptor CB1, serving as a means to exert its psychoactivity, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) has inspired medicinal chemists throughout history to create more potent derivatives. Initial...