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The TRPV2 channel mediates Ca2+ influx and the Δ9-THC-dependent decrease in osmotic fragility in red blood cells
Abstract Water and ionic homeostasis of red blood cells (RBC) is regulated by various active and passive transport mechanisms in the RBC membrane, including channels like aquaporins, 1 the mechanically…
The time course and significance of cannabis withdrawal
Please follow this link to access this publication: https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2003-05990-008 Abstract Withdrawal symptoms following cessation of heavy cannabis (marijuana) use have been reported, yet their time course and clinical importance have not…
The therapeutic role of Cannabidiol in mental health: a systematic review
Abstract Background: The therapeutic application of cannabidiol (CBD) is gaining interest due to expanding evidence for its use. Objective: To summarize the clinical outcomes, study designs and limitations for the…
The therapeutic potential of the phytocannabinoid cannabidiol for Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder, characterized by progressive loss of cognition. Over 35 million individuals currently have AD worldwide. Unfortunately, current therapies are limited to very…
The therapeutic potential of novel cannabinoid receptors
Cannabinoids produce a plethora of biological effects, including the modulation of neuronal activity through the activation of CB1 receptors and of immune responses through the activation of CB2 receptors. The…
The Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
Abstract Background: Cannabis-based medications have been a topic of intense study since the endogenous cannabinoid system was discovered two decades ago. In 2011, for the first time, a cannabis extract…
The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for integumentary wound management
Abstract The increasing legalization of Cannabis for recreational and medicinal purposes in the United States has spurred renewed interest in the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids (CBs) for human disease. The…
The Therapeutic Potential and Usage Patterns of Cannabinoids in People with Spinal Cord Injuries: A Systematic Review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: People with spinal cord injuries (SCI) commonly experience pain and spasticity; limitations of current treatments have generated interest in cannabis…
The The Effect of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol on Blood Flow
Abstract Background: This study is based on the premise that while consumption of cannabis has increased for medicinal and recreational purposes there has also been an increase in adverse events…
The stress-regulated protein p8 mediates cannabinoid-induced apoptosis of tumor cells
One of the most exciting areas of current research in the cannabinoid field is the study of the potential application of these compounds as antitumoral drugs. Here, we describe the…