Cannabinoids, reward processing, and psychosis
Abstract Background: Evidence suggests that an overlap exists between the neurobiology of psychotic disorders and the effects of cannabinoids on…
Cannabidiol (CBD)
A review on the syntheses of Dronabinol and Epidiolex as classical cannabinoids with various biological activities including those against SARS-COV2
Abstract Graphic abstract: Article type: Review Article Keywords: Phytocannabinoid, Δ, Cannabidiol, SARS-CoV2, Covid-19, Dronabinol, Epidiolex Authors: Neda Tadayon, Ali Ramazani…
Cannabis sativa: Interdisciplinary Strategies and Avenues for Medical and Commercial Progression Outside of CBD and THC
Abstract Cannabis sativa (Cannabis) is one of the world’s most well-known, yet maligned plant species. However, significant recent research is…
Cannabinoids in Audiogenic Seizures: From Neuronal Networks to Future Perspectives for Epilepsy Treatment
Abstract Cannabinoids and Cannabis-derived compounds have been receiving especial attention in the epilepsy research scenario. Pharmacological modulation of endocannabinoid system’s…
Cannabinoids as Key Regulators of Inflammasome Signaling: A Current Perspective
Abstract Inflammasomes are cytoplasmic inflammatory signaling protein complexes that detect microbial materials, sterile inflammatory insults, and certain host-derived elements. Inflammasomes,…
A Multiple Correspondence Analysis of Patterns of CBD Use in Hemp and Marijuana Users
Abstract Background: With the passing of the 2018 Agriculture Improvement Act that legalized hemp-derived products, i.e., cannabidiol (CBD), the use…
The Role of Cannabinoids as Anticancer Agents in Pediatric Oncology
Abstract Simple Summary: The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex signaling pathway system involved in the regulation of multiple functions…
Investigating Relationships Between Alcohol and Cannabis Use in an Online Survey of Cannabis Users: A Focus on Cannabinoid Content and Cannabis for Medical Purposes
Abstract Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but findings are mixed regarding the direction of this relationship.…
Cannabidiol as a Therapeutic Target: Evidence of its Neuroprotective and Neuromodulatory Function in Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract The phytocannabinoids of Cannabis sativa L. have, since ancient times, been proposed as a pharmacological alternative for treating various…
An Analysis of the Putative CBD Binding Site in the Ionotropic Cannabinoid Receptors
Abstract Cannabinoids have been long studied for their therapeutic properties, particularly for their use in the treatment of pain. As…