Distribution of free and conjugated cannabinoids in human bile samples.

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Serval ID
serval:BIB_50F9D4112DC8
Type
Article: article from journal or magazin.
Collection
Publications
Institution
Title
Distribution of free and conjugated cannabinoids in human bile samples.
Journal
Forensic Science International
Author(s)
Fabritius M., Staub C., Mangin P., Giroud C.
ISSN
1872-6283 (Electronic)
ISSN-L
0379-0738
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
223
Number
1-3
Pages
114-118
Language
english
Notes
Publication types: Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Abstract
The metabolism of Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is relatively complex, and over 80 metabolites have been identified. However, much less is known about the formation and fate of cannabinoid conjugates. Bile excretion is known to be an important route for the elimination of phase II metabolites. A liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry LC-MS/MS procedure for measuring cannabinoids in oral fluid was adapted, validated and applied to 10 bile samples. THC, 11-hydroxy-Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (11-OH-THC), 11-nor-9-carboxy-Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol (THCCOOH), cannabinol (CBN), cannabidiol (CBD), Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinolic acid A (THC-A), 11-nor-9-carboxy-Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol glucuronide (THCCOOH-gluc) and Δ(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol glucuronide (THC-gluc) were determined following solid-phase extraction and LC-MS/MS. High concentrations of THCCOOH-gluc were found in bile samples (range: 139-21,275 ng/mL). Relatively high levels of THCCOOH (7.7-1548 ng/mL) and THC-gluc (38-1366 ng/mL) were also measured. THC-A, the plant precursor of THC, was the only cannabinoid that was not detected. These results show that biliary excretion is an important route of elimination for cannabinoids conjugates and that their enterohepatic recirculation is a significant factor to consider when analyzing blood elimination profiles of cannabinoids. Furthermore, we suggest that the bile is the matrix of choice for the screening of phase II cannabinoid metabolites.
Keywords
Tetrahydrocannabinol: THC, Glucuronides, Bile, Enteroheptaic recirculation, LC-MS/MS
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Web of science
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23/11/2012 15:43
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