Elucidating effects of environmental exposure using human‐induced pluripotent stem cell disease modeling
Abstract Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a powerful modeling system for medical discovery and translational research. To date, most…
Review Article
Drug reprofiling history and potential therapies against Parkinson’s disease
Abstract Given the high whittling down rates, high costs, and moderate pace of new medication, revelation, and improvement, repurposing “old”…
Molecular Insights into Epigenetics and Cannabinoid Receptors
Abstract The actions of cannabis are mediated by G protein-coupled receptors that are part of an endogenous cannabinoid system (ECS).…
Role of Cannabidiol for Improvement of the Quality of Life in Cancer Patients: Potential and Challenges
Abstract There is currently a growing interest in the use of cannabidiol (CBD) to alleviate the symptoms caused by cancer,…
Cannabidiol for neurodegenerative disorders: A comprehensive review
Abstract Despite the significant advances in neurology, the cure for neurodegenerative conditions remains a formidable task to date. Among various…
The Importance of Using Exosome-Loaded miRNA for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a major traumatic disease of the central nervous system characterized by high rates of…
Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Treatment of Cancer
Abstract Simple Summary: Cancer is a disease which affects approximately 40% of people in their lifetime. Chemotherapy, the primary choice…
Effects of cannabinoids on ligand-gated ion channels
Abstract Phytocannabinoids such as Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, endocannabinoids such as N-arachidonoylethanolamine (anandamide) and 2-arachidonoylglycerol, and synthetic cannabinoids such as CP47,497…
Substance use and substance use disorders in Africa: An epidemiological approach to the review of existing literature
Abstract The relationship between man and substances that have abuse potentials, and whose use has been associated with the development…
Canadian Resources on Cannabis Use and Fertility, Pregnancy, and Lactation: Scoping Review
Abstract Background: Cannabis use among reproductive-aged Canadians is increasing, but our understanding of its impacts on fertility, pregnancy, and breast…