Cytotoxicity of the synthetic cannabinoids 5C-AKB48, 5F-MDMB-PINACA, ADB-CHMINACA, MDMB-CHMICA and NM-2201 in A549 and TR146 cell lines

ConclusionsThis is the first study to investigate the comparative cytotoxicity of reference standards, herbal blend extracts and smoke condensates of synthetic cannabinoids. The data showed  that the presence of damiana plant contributed to enhancing the cytotoxicity of 5C-AKB48, 5F-MDMB-PINACA, and MDMB-CHMICA. The plant effects were generally more marked for smoke condensates. MDMB-CHMICA was the most potent substance. The NM-2201 reference standard and extract led to an increase i n cell viability as compared to the control. This is of special interest, because the NM-2201 herbal blend extract seemed to abrogate the effects of the damiana leaf extracts. Further studies would be necessary to assess potential procarcinogenic or tumorigenic effects of NM-2201.
Source: Forensic Toxicology - Category: Forensic Medicine Source Type: research