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Last published 2023
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Keith R. McCain

Associate Professor

Also affiliated: American Association of Poison Control Centers (2007)

Faculty Researcher

Poision Control, College of Pharmacy

10 h-index 12 pubs 500 cited

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Female
  • Indoles
  • Naphthalenes
  • Adult
  • Substance-Related Disorders
  • Young Adult
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • Hallucinogens
  • Dronabinol
  • Molecular Structure
  • Chromatography, Liquid
  • Illicit Drugs
  • Energy Drinks

Biography and Research Information

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Keith R. McCain's research focuses on the metabolism and toxicology of novel psychoactive substances, particularly synthetic cannabinoids. His work investigates the enzymes involved in the oxidative metabolism of these compounds, with a recent publication identifying the specific cytochrome P450 enzymes responsible for the metabolism of the synthetic cannabinoid (1-Hexyl-1H-Indol-3-yl)-1-naphthalenyl-methanone (JWH-019). McCain has a scholarly record of 12 publications, with a total of 499 citations and an h-index of 10. He collaborates with other researchers, including William E. Fantegrossi at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, with whom he shares one publication. McCain's work contributes to understanding the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of substances relevant to substance-related disorders.

Metrics

  • h-index: 10
  • Publications: 12
  • Citations: 500

Selected Publications

  • Identification of Cytochrome P450 Enzymes Responsible for Oxidative Metabolism of Synthetic Cannabinoid (1-Hexyl-1H-Indol-3-yl)-1-naphthalenyl-methanone (JWH-019) (2023)
    Catalysts 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Metabolism, CB1 cannabinoid receptor binding and in vivo activity of synthetic cannabinoid 5F-AKB48: Implications for toxicity (2020)
    Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior 17 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Impaired Driving Associated with the Synthetic Cannabinoid 5F-ADB (2018)
    JOURNAL OF FORENSIC SCIENCE & CRIMINOLOGY 14 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Use and Risk Perception of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Tobacco in Pregnancy (2018)
    Women s Health Issues 57 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Altered metabolism of synthetic cannabinoid JWH-018 by human cytochrome P450 2C9 and variants (2018)
    Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications 29 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Electronic cigarette use, knowledge, and perceptions among health professional students (2017)
    Currents in Pharmacy Teaching and Learning 61 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Targeted Metabolomic Approach for Assessing Human Synthetic Cannabinoid Exposure and Pharmacology (2013)
    Analytical Chemistry 36 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Forensic investigation of K2, Spice, and “bath salt” commercial preparations: A three-year study of new designer drug products containing synthetic cannabinoid, stimulant, and hallucinogenic compounds (2013)
    Forensic Science International 107 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • K2 Toxicity: Fatal Case of Psychiatric Complications Following AM2201 Exposure (2013)
    Journal of Forensic Sciences 96 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Not simply synthetic tetrahydrocannabinol (2013)
    The Journal of Pediatrics 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Comparison of the Effects of Energy Drink Versus Caffeine Supplementation on Indices of 24-Hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure (2012)
    Annals of Pharmacotherapy 64 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Evaluation of Centrally Acting Cholinesterase Inhibitor Exposures in Adults (2007)
    Annals of Pharmacotherapy 16 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Grants & Funding

As listed on this researcher's institutional profile.

  • Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity: Role of Biotransformation NIH/NIDA Co-Investigator
  • Synthetic Cannabinoid Toxicity: Role of Biotransformation NIH Co-Investigator

Collaboration Network

4 Collaborators 2 Institutions 1 Country

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