Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of review: There is increasing interest in the use of cannabis and cannabinoid therapies (CCT) by the general population and among…
Keyword: Cannabinoid/s
Cannabinoids for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory skin diseases: A systematic review
Abstract In recent years, the medical use of cannabinoids has attracted growing attention worldwide. In particular, anti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoids led to their emergence as potential therapeutic options for autoimmune…
Phytocannabinoids for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain: A Scoping Review of Randomised Controlled Trials Published Between 2012 and 2023
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of Review Neuropathic pain (NP) remains a challenge to treat, with 50% of patients experiencing limited efficacy from current treatments….
Cannabinoids and the immune system: An overview
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabinoids can influence the immune network. Data on the impact of exogenous cannabinoid ligands on immune function serve not only to understand…
How important are sex differences in cannabinoid action?
Abstract In humans as in animals, males and females are dissimilar in their genetic and hormonally driven behaviour; they process information differently, perceive experience and emotions in different ways, display…
Examining the roles of cannabinoids in pain and other therapeutic indications: a review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Importance of the field: In recent times, our knowledge of cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system has greatly advanced. With expanding knowledge, synthetic…
Endocannabinoid system and phytocannabinoids in the main species of veterinary interest: a comparative review
Abstract Since the discovery of the endocannabinoid system and due to the empirical evidence of the therapeutic effects on several illnesses both in humans and animals that follow the administration…
The Cannabinoids Δ8THC, CBD, and HU-308 Act via Distinct Receptors to Reduce Corneal Pain and Inflammation
Abstract Background and Purpose: Corneal injury can result in dysfunction of corneal nociceptive signaling and corneal sensitization. Activation of the endocannabinoid system has been reported to be analgesic and anti-inflammatory. The…
Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and the Endocannabinoid System—Is there Therapeutic Potential for Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Abstract Cannabis sativa and its extracts have been used for centuries, both medicinally and recreationally. There is accumulating evidence that exogenous cannabis and related cannabinoids improve symptoms associated with inflammatory bowel…
Use of Medicinal Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Systematic Review
Abstract Background and Objectives: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common psychiatric disorder resulting from a traumatic event, is manifested through hyperarousal, anxiety, depressive symptoms, and sleep disturbances. Despite several…