Extraction and Analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol, A Cannabis Compound in Oral Fluid

Zhang, Wei and Wang, Jun and Mi, Zhiyuan and Su, Jiangtao and You, Xiangyu and Keceli, Gizem and Wang, Yucheng and Cao, Rui and Lai, Hong C. (2016) Extraction and Analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol, A Cannabis Compound in Oral Fluid. International Journal of Biology, 9 (1). pp. 30-35. ISSN 1916-9671

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Abstract

Although misuse and abuse of Cannabis is well known, the health benefits have been proved by various biomedical studies. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the major active substance in leaves of Cannabis, which is the common target for drug testing. In field drug testing, oral fluid (OF) has its unique advantages over other specimens such as blood, urine, and hair. Thus the study of THC in OF is gaining popularity in Cannabis research. In this review, extraction methods are introduced in three categories, which are Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE), Solid Phase Extraction (SPE), and Supercritical Fluid Extraction (SFE). Examples of application with each method will be covered. Advantages and disadvantages of these methods will be compared. In addition, methods in analysis following extraction will be briefly discussed.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: STM Open Press > Biological Science
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Date Deposited: 20 May 2023 05:12
Last Modified: 19 Jun 2024 12:02
URI: http://journal.submissionpages.com/id/eprint/1309

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