Cannabis sativa: The Plant of the Thousand and One Molecules
Abstract Cannabis sativa L. is an important herbaceous species originating from Central Asia, which has been used in folk medicine…
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Microglial Cells as a Link between Cannabinoids and the Immune Hypothesis of Psychiatric Disorders
Abstract Psychiatric disorders are one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Although several therapeutic options are available, the exact…
Alcohol and Cannabinoids Differentially Affect HIV Infection and Function of Human Monocyte-Derived Dendritic Cells (MDDC)
Abstract During human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, alcohol has been known to induce inflammation while cannabinoids have been shown to…
A cannabinoid-intoxicated child treated with dexmedetomidine: a case report
Abstract Introduction: In the last 20 years, the rate of exposure to marijuana has increased dramatically, even in the pediatric…
The successful use of dronabinol for failure to thrive secondary to intestinal dysmotility
Abstract We describe the use of dronabinol in a patient with severe intestinal dysmotility. Dronabinol was an effective treatment for…
Cannabinoids: New Promising Agents in the Treatment of Neurological Diseases
Abstract Nowadays, Cannabis sativa is considered the most extensively used narcotic. Nevertheless, this fame obscures its traditional employ in native…
Long-term consequences of adolescent cannabinoid exposure in adult psychopathology
Abstract Marijuana is the most widely used illicit drug among adolescents and young adults. Unique cognitive, emotional, and social changes…
A protocol for the delivery of cannabidiol (CBD) and combined CBD and ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) by vaporisation
Abstract Background: Significant interest has emerged in the therapeutic and interactive effects of different cannabinoids. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been shown…
Using cheminformatics to predict cross reactivity of “designer drugs” to their currently available immunoassays
Abstract Background: A challenge for drug of abuse testing is presented by ‘designer drugs’, compounds typically discovered by modifications of…
Cannabinoids for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: moving toward the clinic
Abstract The limited effectiveness of current therapies against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) highlights the need for intensifying research efforts devoted to…