Lessons from 20 years of medical cannabis use in Canada
Abstract Background: Canada was one of the first countries to regulate the medical use of cannabis. However, literature on Canada’s…
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Beta-Caryophyllene Modifies Intracellular Lipid Composition in a Cell Model of Hepatic Steatosis by Acting through CB2 and PPAR Receptors
Abstract Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease; however, no specific pharmacological therapy…
The Interaction Effect of the Design Parameters on the Water Absorption of the Hemp-Reinforced Biocarbon-Filled Bio-Epoxy Composites
Abstract Natural fiber-reinforced composites perform poorly when exposed to moisture. Biocarbon has been proven to improve the water-absorbing behavior of…
Tocilizumab-coated solid lipid nanoparticles loaded with cannabidiol as a novel drug delivery strategy for treating COVID-19: A review
Abstract Commonly used clinical strategies against coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19), including the potential role of monoclonal antibodies for site-specific targeted…
Microencapsulation of a Pickering Oil/Water Emulsion Loaded with Vitamin D3
Abstract The ionotropic gelation technique was chosen to produce vitamin D3-loaded microparticles starting from oil-in-water (O/W) Pickering emulsion stabilized by…
Therapeutic potential of TRPM8 channels in cancer treatment
Abstract Cancer is a multifactorial process associated with changes in signaling pathways leading to cell cycle variations and gene expression.…
Phytocannabinoids: Chromatographic Screening of Cannabinoids and Loading into Lipid Nanoparticles
Abstract Solid Lipid Nanoparticles (SLN) and Nanostructured Lipid Carriers (NLC) are receiving increasing interest as an approach to encapsulate natural…
Design and Synthesis of Novel Antimicrobial Agents
Abstract The necessity for the discovery of innovative antimicrobials to treat life-threatening diseases has increased as multidrug-resistant bacteria has spread.…
Enhancing axonal myelination in seniors: A review exploring the potential impact cannabis has on myelination in the aged brain
Abstract Consumption of cannabis is on the rise as public opinion trends toward acceptance and its consequent legalization. Specifically, the…
Beyond cannabinoids: Application of NMR-based metabolomics for the assessment of Cannabis sativa L. crop health
Abstract While Cannabis sativa L. varieties have been traditionally characterized by their major cannabinoid profile, it is now well established…