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AB-MDMSBA—Not a Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonist

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Monica Patel
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Dharshini Ganeshan
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Izzy Horgan
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Hannah Partington
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Michelle Glass *
DOI:10.1002/prp2.70278delete
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Abstract

Abstract

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Synthetic cannabinoids remain one of the most prominent classes of New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). The introduction of “blanket bans” has only invigorated the development and emergence of novel compounds. Recently, a putative synthetic cannabinoid, AB-MDMSBA, was identified in Australia and New Zealand, with little to no pharmacological data on this compound. This current study, therefore, aimed to determine the potential activity of AB-MDMSBA at the human cannabinoid CB1 receptor. Results revealed AB-MDMSBA failed to activate cAMP and β-arrestin 2 pathways, or to induce a conformational change in a CB1 biosensor, unlike the known synthetic agonist AMB-FUBINACA, suggesting the compound is not a synthetic cannabinoid. These findings may aid in drug classification and the identification of structurally similar compounds.
Keywords:
cannabinoid CB1 receptor
synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonist
toxicity

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Pharmacology Research & Perspectives
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2.3
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96
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university of otago
Scholars:
1.7W
Papers: 1.6W
Citations: 15