ABSTRACT Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but findings are mixed regarding the direction of this relationship. The type of cannabis used [high-cannabidiol (CBD) vs. high-delta-9tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)]…
Keyword: Cannabinoid/s
Cannabinoid Receptor 1/miR-30b-5p Axis Governs Macrophage NLRP3 Expression and Inflammasome Activation in Liver Inflammatory Disease
Abstract Nod-like receptor (NLR) family pyrin domain containing 3 (NLRP3) has been regarded as an important initiator or promoter in multiple inflammatory diseases. However, the relationship between cannabinoid receptor 1…
Influence of cannabinoids upon nerve-evoked skeletal muscle contraction
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Endocannabinoids play important roles in regulating CNS synaptic function and peripheral metabolism, but cannabinoids can also act acutely to modulate contraction…
Can Hemp Help? Low-THC Cannabis and Non-THC Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Cancer
Abstract Cannabis has been used to relieve the symptoms of disease for thousands of years. However, social and political biases have limited effective interrogation of the potential benefits of cannabis…
Update on cannabis and cannabinoids for cancer pain
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of review The prevalence of cancer pain will continue to rise as pain is common among the survivorship and general…
Cannabinoids infused mouthwash products are as effective as chlorhexidine on inhibition of total-culturable bacterial content in dental plaque samples
Abstract Background Dental plaque is a global health problem affecting people of various age groups. Cannabinoids are gaining enormous research attention due to its beneficial properties for various applications. A…
Predicting the Potential for Cannabinoids to Precipitate Pharmacokinetic Drug Interactions via Reversible Inhibition or Inactivation of Major Cytochromes
Please use this link to access this publication. ABSTRACT Cannabis is used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. The most abundant constituents are the cannabinoids – cannabidiol (CBD, nonpsychoactive) and (−)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC, psychoactive). Both…
Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Back Pain
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Marijuana is increasingly utilized for the treatment of multiple medical problems, including back pain, in the United States. Although there is…
A Cannabinoid Receptor-Mediated Mechanism Participates in the Neuroprotective Effects of Oleamide Against Excitotoxic Damage in Rat Brain Synaptosomes and Cortical Slices
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract A number of physiological responses in the central nervous system (CNS) are regulated by the endocannabinoid system (ECS). Inhibition of neuronal…
Monitoring Perinatal Exposure to Cannabis and Synthetic Cannabinoids
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose: Drug use during pregnancy is a critical global challenge, capable of severe impacts on neonatal development. However, the consumption of…