US Researchers Call for Re-Evaluation of Microbial Testing of Cannabis Following New, Sequencing-Based Study
Summary
Their results showed that the polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) and next generation sequencing approach identified a range of yeast and mold species in about a third of 17 Cannabis samples obtained from dispensaries in the US and the Netherlands.Further LC-MS/MS assay development is required to detect the presence of these synthesized toxins in the complex background of cannabinoids and terpenoids.” Animal studies have previously shown that citrinin and paxilline can reduce or potentially interfere with the anti-seizure properties of the active Cannabis constituent, cannabidiol.F1000Research 2015, 4:1422 (doi: 10.12688/f1000research.7507.2) For more information: Andrew Baud, Tala (on behalf of F1000 Research), +44 (0) 20 3397 3383 or +44 (0) 7775 715775 About F1000Research F1000Research is an open science publishing platform for life scientists that offers immediate publication and transparent peer review, avoiding editorial bias and ensuring the inclusion of all source data.Further LC-MS/MS assay development is required to detect the presence of these synthesized toxins in the complex background of cannabinoids and terpenoids.”Animal studies have previously shown that citrinin and paxilline can reduce or potentially interfere with the anti-seizure properties of the active Cannabis constituent, cannabidiol.F1000Research 2015, 4:1422(doi: 10.12688/f1000research.7507.2)For more information:Andrew Baud, Tala (on behalf of F1000 Research), +44 (0) 20 3397 3383 or +44 (0) 7775 715775About F1000ResearchF1000Research is an open science publishing platform for life scientists that offers immediate publication and transparent peer review, avoiding editorial bias and ensuring the inclusion of all source data.