Keyword: Cannabinoid/s


Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol disrupts mitochondrial function and attenuates syncytialization in human placental BeWo cells

Abstract The psychoactive component in cannabis, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, can restrict fetal growth and development. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol has been shown to negatively impact cellular proliferation and target organelles like the mitochondria resulting in…

Cannabis Extracts and Their Cytotoxic Effects on Human Erythrocytes, Fibroblasts, and Murine Melanoma

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Most of the pharmacological effects of Cannabis species have been attributed to their cannabinoid constituents, primarily Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol. Efficient methods of extraction,…

Cannabis and its constituents for cancer: History, biogenesis, chemistry and pharmacological activities

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis has long been used for healing and recreation in several regions of the world. Over 400 bioactive constituents, including more…

Specific phytocannabinoid compositions are associated with analgesic response and adverse effects in chronic pain patients treated with medical cannabis

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Medical cannabis (MC) treatment for chronic pain is increasing, but evidence regarding short- and long-term efficacy and associated adverse effects (AEs) of the different…

Targeting Endocannabinoid Signaling: FAAH and MAG Lipase Inhibitors

ABSTRACT Inspired by the medicinal properties of the plant Cannabis sativa and its principal component (−)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), researchers have developed a variety of compounds to modulate the endocannabinoid system in the human…

Phytocannabinoids and schizophrenia: Focus on adolescence as a critical window of enhanced vulnerability and opportunity for treatment

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The recent shift in socio-political debates and growing liberalization of Cannabis use across the globe has raised concern regarding its impact on vulnerable…

Inhaled Cannabis Suppresses Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathic Nociception by Decoupling the Raphe Nucleus: A Functional Imaging Study in Rats

Abstract Background Efficacy of inhaled cannabis for treating pain is controversial. Effective treatment for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy represents an unmet medical need. We hypothesized that cannabis reduces neuropathic pain by reducing functional coupling in the raphe nuclei. Methods We…

The Role of Cannabidiol in Neurological Disorders

Abstract Cannabis has been used for both recreational and medicinal purposes for more than 4 millennia. Cannabis has been studied in various medical disorders including neurological disorders. There are well-known…

Inhibition of UDP-Glucuronosyltransferase Enzymes by Major Cannabinoids and Their Metabolites

Abstract The UDP-glucuronosyltransferase (UGT) family of enzymes play a central role in the metabolism and detoxification of a wide range of endogenous and exogenous compounds. UGTs exhibit a high degree…

Cannabis-Based Medicines and Pain: A Review of Potential Synergistic and Entourage Effects

Abstract The recent legalization of medicinal cannabis in several jurisdictions has spurred the development of therapeutic formulations for chronic pain. Unlike pure delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), full-spectrum products contain naturally occurring cannabinoids…