Development of a Cannabinoid-Based Photoaffinity Probe to Determine the Δ^8/9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Protein Interaction Landscape in Neuroblastoma Cells.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Δ⁹-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the principle psychoactive ingredient in Cannabis, is widely used for its therapeutic effects in a large variety of diseases, but it also has numerous neurological side effects. The cannabinoid receptors (CBRs) are responsible to a large extent for these, but not all biological responses are mediated via the CBRs. Objectives: The identification of additional target proteins of THC to enable a better understanding of the (adverse) physiological effects of THC. Methods: In this study, a chemical proteomics approach using a two-step photoaffinity probe is applied to identify potential proteins that may interact with THC. Results: Photoaffinity probe 1, containing a diazirine as a photocrosslinker

SUBMITTER: Soethoudt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6038054 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature