Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECs) is composed of multiple signaling compounds and receptors within the central and peripheral nervous system along with various organs, including the gut, liver, and skeletal…
Keyword: Endocannabinoid/s
The role of the endocannabinoid system as a therapeutic target for autism spectrum disorder: Lessons from behavioral studies on mouse models
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Recent years have seen an impressive amount of research devoted to understanding the etiopathology of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developing therapies for…
Cannabis and Anxiety: A Critical Review
Abstract Introduction: Cannabis has been reported to have both anxiogenic and anxiolytic effects. Habitual cannabis use has been associated with anxiety disorders (AD). The causal pathways and mechanisms underlying the association…
Cannabinoids and Their Receptors in Skin Diseases
Abstract The therapeutic application of cannabinoids has gained traction in recent years. Cannabinoids interact with the human endocannabinoid system in the skin. A large body of research indicates that cannabinoids…
Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD) for Skin Health and Disorders
Abstract Though there is limited research confirming the purported topical benefits of cannabinoids, it is certain that cutaneous biology is modulated by the human endocannabinoid system (ECS). Receptors from the…
Does dopamine mediate the psychosis-inducing effects of cannabis? A review and integration of findings across disciplines
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract General population epidemiological studies have consistently found that cannabis use increases the risk of developing psychotic disorders in a dose-dependent manner….
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…
THC and endocannabinoids differentially regulate neuronal activity in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in the subchronic PCP model of schizophrenia
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis use has been associated with an increased risk to develop schizophrenia as well as symptom exacerbation in patients. In contrast,…
Marijuana Dependence: Not Just Smoke and Mirrors
Abstract Marijuana ( Cannabis sativa ) is the most commonly used illicit drug worldwide as well as in the Unites States. Prolonged use of marijuana or repeated administration of its primary psychoactive…
The potential role of cannabinoids in dermatology
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Cannabis is increasingly being used world-wide to treat a variety of dermatological conditions. Medicinal cannabis is currently legalized in Canada, 31…