Condition: Endocrine System


Cannabinoids as anti-ROS in aged pancreatic islet cells

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Aims Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds with a high affinity for cannabinoid receptors affecting the central nervous system through the release…

The Atypical Cannabinoid Abn-CBD Reduces Inflammation and Protects Liver, Pancreas, and Adipose Tissue in a Mouse Model of Prediabetes and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Abstract Background and Aims: The synthetic atypical cannabinoid Abn-CBD, a cannabidiol (CBD) derivative, has been recently shown to modulate the immune system in different organs, but its impact in obesity-related meta-inflammation…

The effect of tetrahydrocannabinol on testosterone among men in the United States: results from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose To determine the association between tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) use and testosterone (T) levels among men in the United States. Methods Using…

Effects of recreational cannabis on testicular function in primary infertile men

Abstract Background Male factor contributes to up to 50% of cases of couples experiencing infertility. Cannabis is one of the most commonly used recreational drugs, and its effects on the…

Fetal Exposure to Cannabis and Childhood Metabolic Outcomes: The Healthy Start Study

Abstract Objective To assess the impact of fetal exposure to cannabis on adiposity and glucose-insulin traits in early life. Research Design and Methods We leveraged a subsample of 103 mother-child…

The effects of cannabis and cannabinoids on the endocrine system

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract With the increase in cannabis use due to policy changes and areas of decriminalization, it is important to recognize the potential…

Cannabidiol improves thyroid function via modulating vitamin D3 receptor in vitamin D3 deficiency diet-induced rat model

Abstract The study was evaluated the impact of cannabidiol (CBD) on thyroid hormones by modulation cannabinoid receptor-2 (CB2) and vitamin D receptor (VDR) in rats fed with vitamin D3 deficiency diet…

Gender differences of cannabis smoking on serum leptin levels: population-based study

Abstract   Objective: To evaluate the serum leptin levels in cannabis smokers.   Methods: This was a cross-sectional population-based study of participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years. The data…

Effects of cannabinoids on adrenaline release from adrenal medullary cells

Abstract   The objective of the present study was to analyse the peripheral effects of cannabinoids on adrenaline release from adrenal chromaffin cells. In pithed rabbits with electrically stimulated sympathetic…

Estrogen Receptor Beta and 2-arachidonoylglycerol Mediate the Suppressive Effects of Estradiol on Frequency of Postsynaptic Currents in Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone Neurons of Metestrous Mice: An Acute Slice Electrophysiological Study

Abstract Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) neurons are controlled by 17β-estradiol (E2) contributing to the steroid feedback regulation of the reproductive axis. In rodents, E2 exerts a negative feedback effect upon GnRH…