Exploration of Multiverse Activities of Endocannabinoids in Biological Systems
Abstract Over the last 25 years, the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) has come into the limelight as an imperative neuro-modulatory…
Cardiovascular biology
At the heart of microbial conversations: endocannabinoids and the microbiome in cardiometabolic risk
Abstract Cardiometabolic syndrome encompasses intertwined risk factors such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated triglycerides, abdominal obesity, and other maladaptive metabolic and…
The electrophysiological effect of cannabidiol on hERG current and in guinea-pig and rabbit cardiac preparations
Abstract Cannabis use is associated with cardiovascular adverse effects ranging from arrhythmias to sudden cardiac death. The exact mechanism of…
Drug-induced stress responses and addiction risk and relapse
Abstract A number of studies have assessed the effects of psychoactive drugs on stress biology, the neuroadaptations resulting from chronic…
Cannabinoids for Treating Cardiovascular Disorders: Putting Together a Complex Puzzle
Abstract Cannabinoids have been increasingly gaining attention for their therapeutic potential in treating various cardiovascular disorders. These disorders include myocardial…
Recreational Marijuana Use and Acute Myocardial Infarction: Insights from Nationwide Inpatient Sample in the United States
Abstract Background Marijuana is a widely used recreational substance. Few cases have been reported of acute myocardial infarction following marijuana…
Cannabis and Myocardial Infarction: Risk Factors and Pathogenetic Insights
Abstract Cannabis use in the US is rising with increased legalization. It has been noted that there is a five-fold…
Cannabinoid receptor 1 signaling in cardiovascular regulating nuclei in the brainstem: A review
Abstract Cannabinoids elicit complex hemodynamic responses in experimental animals that involve both peripheral and central sites. Centrally administered cannabinoids have…
Ambient Air Pollution Exposure and Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Cerebrovascular Mortality in Cape Town, South Africa: 2001–2006
Abstract Little evidence is available on the strength of the association between ambient air pollution exposure and health effects in…