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…
monocytes
Impact of Cannabis Use on Brain Structure and Function in Suppressed HIV Infection
Abstract Background: Brain atrophy and cognitive deficits persist among individuals with suppressed HIV disease. The impact of cannabis use is…
Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) Protein Hydrolysates Promote Anti-Inflammatory Response in Primary Human Monocytes
Abstract Hemp seeds have a wide variety of chemical compounds which present biological activity. Specifically, the focus on proteins and…
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection and Use of Illicit Substances Promote Secretion of Semen Exosomes that Enhance Monocyte Adhesion and Induce Actin Reorganization and Chemotactic Migration
Abstract Semen exosomes (SE) from HIV-uninfected (HIV−) individuals potently inhibit HIV infection in vitro. However, morphological changes in target cells…
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) enhances lipopolysaccharide-stimulated tissue factor in human monocytes and monocyte-derived microvesicles
Abstract Background: Immunomodulatory effects in humans of Δ9−Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component of marijuana are controversial. Tissue factor (TF), the…