A historical overview of chemical research on cannabinoids

Authors
Mechoulam, R Hanus, L
Citation
R. Mechoulam et L. Hanus, A historical overview of chemical research on cannabinoids, CHEM PHYS L, 108(1-2), 2000, pp. 1-13
Citations number
77
Categorie Soggetti
Biochemistry & Biophysics
Journal title
CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS OF LIPIDS
ISSN journal
00093084 → ACNP
Volume
108
Issue
1-2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1 - 13
Database
ISI
SICI code
0009-3084(200011)108:1-2<1:AHOOCR>2.0.ZU;2-O
Abstract
The chemical research on the plant cannabinoids and their derivatives over two centuries is concisely reviewed. The tortuous path leading to the disco very of the endogenous cannabinoids is described. Future directions, which will probably be followed are delineated. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.