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Prenatal Exposure to Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Alters the Expression of miR-122-5p and Its Target Igf1r in the Adult Rat Ovary

Abstract

As cannabis use during pregnancy increases, it is important to understand its effects on the developing fetus. Particularly, the long-term effects of its psychoactive component, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), on the offspring's reproductive health are not fully understood. This study examined the impact of gestational THC exposure on the miRNA profile in adult rat ovaries and the possible consequences on ovarian health. Prenatal THC …

Authors

Martínez-Peña AA; Lee K; Pereira M; Ayyash A; Petrik JJ; Hardy DB; Holloway AC

Journal

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Vol. 23, No. 14,

Publisher

MDPI

DOI

10.3390/ijms23148000

ISSN

1661-6596