Abstract Novel antimicrobial drugs are urgently needed to counteract the increasing occurrence of bacterial resistance. Extracts of Cannabis sativa have been used for the treatment of several diseases since ancient times. However,…
Keyword: Cannabinoid/s
Cannabinoid-Induced Immunomodulation during Viral Infections: A Focus on Mitochondria
Abstract This review examines the impact of cannabinoids on viral infections, as well as its effects on the mitochondria of the nervous and immune system. The paper conveys information about…
The Cannabinoids Effect on Bone Formation and Bone Healing
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose of Review Here, we overview the latest findings from studies investigating the skeletal endocannabinoid (EC) system and its involvement in…
Association between recent cannabinoid use and acute ischemic stroke
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Studies that have analyzed the association between cannabis use and acute ischemic stroke (AIS) have provided conflicting results. In this…
Activation of cannabinoid receptor 2 protects rat hippocampal neurons against Aβ-induced neuronal toxicity
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a dementing, neurodegenerative disorder characterized by increased accumulation of beta-amyloid peptides (Aβ), degeneration of hippocampal neurons and…
Pharmacology and drug interactions of cannabinoids
ABSTRACT Cannabinoids include a variety of substances, of which cannabidiol (CBD) is the main substance investigated for the treatment of epilepsy, and this will be the focus in the present…
The cannabinoid CB2 receptor agonist LY2828360 synergizes with morphine to suppress neuropathic nociception and attenuates morphine reward and physical dependence
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract The opioid crisis has underscored the urgent need to identify safe and effective therapeutic strategies to overcome opioid-induced liabilities. We recently…
The Effectiveness of Cannabinoids in the Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A Systematic Review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objectives: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a potentially debilitating mental health problem. There has been a recent surge of interest regarding the…
Endocannabinoid System and Cannabinoid 1 Receptors in Patients With Pharmacoresistant Temporal Lobe Epilepsy and Comorbid Mood Disorders
ABSTRACT Experimental evidence points out that the activation of the endocannabinoid system induces neuroprotective effects and reduces mood disorders. In the hippocampus of patients with mesial temporal lobe epilepsy (MTLE),…
It Is Our Turn to Get Cannabis High: Put Cannabinoids in Food and Health Baskets
Abstract Cannabis is an annual plant with a long history of use as food, feed, fiber, oil, medicine, and narcotics. Despite realizing its true value, it has not yet found…