Recreational drugs repurposed for medicinal use—cannabis
Abstract Cannabis has a long history as a medicine and was a part of medical practice until the late 19th…
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Understanding the role of oxylipins in Cannabis to enhance cannabinoid production
Abstract Phytocannabinoids are medically important specialized defense compounds that are sparsely distributed among plants, yet Cannabis sativa can synthesize unprecedented…
Cannabidiol as a novel therapeutic agent in breast cancer: evidence from literature
Abstract Background: Breast cancer is one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide, posing significant challenges due to its heterogeneity and…
Impaired mnemonic pattern separation associated with PTSD symptoms paradoxically improves with regular cannabis use
Abstract Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with poor hippocampal function and disrupted pattern recognition. Cannabis use is highly prevalent…
Microwave-Assisted Extraction of Hemp Seed Oil: Process Optimization for Enhancing Oil Yield and Bioactive Compound Extractability
Abstract Hemp seed oil is a valuable source of unsaturated fatty acids. However, its high degree of unsaturation makes it…
Medicinal plants trade in Harare’s urban markets: diversity, conservation status, and economic significance
Abstract Background: Urban markets serve as crucial centres for trading traditional medicinal plants, yet there is limited research on the…
Hemp Concrete with Mineral Additives as a Durable and Fire-Resistant Material in Green Construction
Abstract In this work, to enhance the compressive strength and evaluate the fire resistance of hemp concrete, we incorporated mineral…
The Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Human Gametogenesis
Abstract The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex endocrine network involved in maintaining body homeostasis. It comprises endocannabinoids, their receptors…
Impact of Co-Occurring Psychiatric Comorbidities and Substance Use Disorders on Outcomes in Adolescents and Young Adults with Opioid Use Disorder: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract Background/Objectives: Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with opioid use disorder (OUD) frequently have co-occurring psychiatric conditions and substance use…
An updated comparison of microarray and RNA-seq for concentration response transcriptomic study: case studies with two cannabinoids, cannabichromene and cannabinol
Abstract Background: Transcriptomic benchmark concentration (BMC) modeling provides quantitative toxicogenomic information that is increasingly being used in regulatory risk assessment…