JWH-018 (1-pentyl-3-(1-naphthoyl)indole) or AM-678 is an analgesic chemical from the naphthoylindole family
JWH 018 (AM678
that acts as a full agonist at both the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors, with some selectivity for CB2.
It produces effects in animals similar to those of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC),
a cannabinoid naturally present in cannabis, leading to its use in synthetic cannabis products that in some countries are sold legally as “incense blends”.
As a full agonist at both the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors, this chemical compound is classified as an analgesic medication.
The analgesic effects of cannabinoid ligands, mediated by CB1 receptors are well established in treatment of neuropathic pain, as well as cancer pain and arthritis.
These compounds work by mimicking the body’s naturally-produced endocannabinoid hormones such as 2-AG and anandamide (AEA), which are biologically active and can exacerbate or inhibit nerve signaling.
As the cause is poorly understood in chronic pain states, more research and development must be done before the therapeutic potential of this class of biologic compounds can be realized
JWH 018 is an analytical reference material categorized as a synthetic cannabinoid. It has been found in Spice/K2-type herbal blends and may have neurotoxic properties. JWH 018 is regulated as a Schedule I compound in the United States.
Technical Information
- DMF: 10 mg/ml
- DMSO: 10 mg/ml
- Ethanol: 10 mg/ml
- Methanol: 30 mg/ml
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Pharmacology
JWH-018 is a full agonist of both the CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors, with a reported binding affinity of 9.00 ± 5.00 nM at CB1 and 2.94 ± 2.65 nM at CB2.
This product has an EC50 of 102 nM for human CB1 receptors, and 133 nM for human CB2 receptors.JWH-018 produces bradycardia and hypothermia in rats at doses of 0.3–3 mg/kg, suggesting potent cannabinoid-like activity.
