Is There a Place for Cannabinoids in Asthma Treatment?
Abstract The beneficial effects of cannabinoids in the treatment of respiratory diseases have been drawing researchers’ attention for several decades.…
allergy
Epicutaneous Sensitization to the Phytocannabinoid β-Caryophyllene Induces Pruritic Inflammation
Abstract In recent years, there has been increased accessibility to cannabis for recreational and medicinal use. Incidentally, there has been…
Expression and Functions of the CB2 Receptor in Human Leukocytes
Abstract The cannabinoid CB2 receptor was cloned from the promyeloid cell line HL-60 and is notably expressed in most, if…
An emerging allergen: Cannabis sativa allergy in a climate of recent legalization
Abstract Considering its recent legalization in Canada, the health implications of Cannabis sativa exposure, including allergy, are coming to the…
Repeated Vaginal Exposures to the Common Cosmetic and Household Preservative Methylisothiazolinone Induce Persistent, Mast Cell-Dependent Genital Pain in ND4 Mice
Abstract A history of allergies doubles the risk of vulvodynia—a chronic pain condition of unknown etiology often accompanied by increases…
The Sources of Essential Fatty Acids for Allergic and Cancer Patients; a Connection with Insight into Mammalian Target of Rapamycin: A Narrative Review
Abstract Background: Disturbance in essential fatty acids (EFA) metabolism plays a key role in autoimmune diseases, but EFA supplementation with…
Functional Properties of the Catalytic Domain of Mouse Acidic Mammalian Chitinase Expressed in Escherichia coli
Abstract Mouse acidic mammalian chitinase (AMCase) plays important physiological roles in defense and nutrition. AMCase is composed of an N-terminal…