Abstract Cannabis is the most widely used recreational drug in the world. Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica have been selectively bred to develop their psychoactive properties. The increasing use in many countries has been…
Condition: Allergies
IgE-Mediated Cannabis Allergy and Cross-Reactivity Syndromes: A Roadmap for Correct Diagnosis and Management
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of the review: With increased access and decriminalization of cannabis use, cases of IgE-dependent cannabis allergy (CA) and cross-reactivity syndromes have…
Exploring the Diagnosis and Profile of Cannabis Allergy
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Cannabis allergy (CA) has mainly been attributed to Can s 3, the nonspecific lipid transfer protein (nsLTP) of Cannabis sativa. Nevertheless, standardized diagnostic tests…
Cannabidiol reduces airway inflammation and fibrosis in experimental allergic asthma
Abstract Asthma is characterized by chronic lung inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness. Asthma remains a major public health problem and, at present, there are no effective interventions capable of reversing airway remodelling. Cannabidiol (CBD) is known to…
Cannabinoid receptor 1 controls human mucosal-type mast cell degranulation and maturation in situ
Abstract Background: Because many chronic inflammatory and allergic disorders are intimately linked to excessive mast cell (MC) numbers and activation, it is clinically important to understand the physiologic mechanisms preventing excess…