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The Pathophysiology and the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabinoids in Prostate Cancer
Abstract Prostate cancer is the second most frequently occurring cancer diagnosed among males. Recent preclinical evidence implicates cannabinoids as powerful regulators of cell growth and differentiation. In this review, we…
The orphan receptor GPR55 is a novel cannabinoid receptor
Background: The endocannabinoid system functions through two well characterized receptor systems, the CB1 and CB2 receptors. Work by a number of groups in recent years has provided evidence that the…
The nonpsychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiolis an oral anti-arthritic therapeutic in murinecollagen-induced arthritis
Abstract The therapeutic potential of cannabidiol (CBD), the major nonpsychoactive component of cannabis, was explored in murine collagen-induced arthritis (CIA). CIA was elicited by immunizing DBA/1 mice with type II…
The Nonpsychoactive Cannabis Constituent Cannabidiol Is a Wake-Inducing Agent
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a constituent of Cannabis sativa that induces nonpsychotropic effects, and some of its biological actions in sleep have been described by the authors’ group. Here, the authors…
The Nonpsychoactive Cannabinoid Cannabidiol Inhibits 5-Hydroxytryptamine3A Receptor-Mediated Currents in Xenopus laevis Oocytes
The effect of the plant-derived nonpsychotropic cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD), on the function of hydroxytryptamine (5-HT)3A receptors expressed in Xenopus laevis oocytes was investigated using two-electrode voltage-clamp techniques. CBD reversibly inhibited…
The New Runner’s High? Examining Relationships Between Cannabis Use and Exercise Behavior in States With Legalized Cannabis
Scientific literature examining cannabis use in the context of health behaviors, such as exercise engagement, is extremely sparse and has yielded inconsistent findings. This issue is becoming increasingly relevant as…
The Neurotoxic Effects of Cannabis on Brain: Review of Clinical and Experimental Data
Abstract: – Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug worldwide. Evidence indicated negative impact for cannabis on the brain. Animal research and in vitro studies using delta-9-THC (THC) or…
The Neurotoxic Effects of Cannabis on Brain: Review of Clinical and Experimental Data
Abstract: – Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug worldwide. Evidence indicated negative impact for cannabis on the brain. Animal research and in vitro studies using delta-9-THC (THC) or…
The neuroprotective role of endocannabinoids against chemical-induced injury and other adverse effects
Abstract Considerable progress has been made, recently, in understanding the role of the endocannabinoid system in regard to neuroprotection. Endogenous cannabinoids have received increasing attention as potential protective agents in…
The Medicinal Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids—An International Cross-Sectional Survey on Administration Forms
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabinoids, including tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, are the most important active constituents of the cannabis plant. Over recent years, cannabinoid-based medicines (CBMs)…
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