Considerations for Cannabis Use to Treat Pain in Sickle Cell Disease
Abstract Pain in Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a major comorbidity and unique with acute pain due to recurrent and…
Review Article
Natural Salicylates and Their Roles in Human Health
Abstract Salicylic acid (SA) is a plant hormone which plays a crucial role in the plant defense against various pathogens…
The Immune Endocannabinoid System of the Tumor Microenvironment
Abstract Leukocytes are part of the tumor microenvironment (TME) and are critical determinants of tumor progression. Because of the immunoregulatory…
Streptococcus gordonii: Pathogenesis and Host Response to Its Cell Wall Components
Abstract Streptococcus gordonii, a Gram-positive bacterium, is a commensal bacterium that is commonly found in the skin, oral cavity, and…
Cannabidiol for Pain Treatment: Focus on Pharmacology and Mechanism of Action
Abstract Cannabis has a long history of medical use. Although there are many cannabinoids present in cannabis, Δ9tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) and…
Cannabinoids, Inner Ear, Hearing, and Tinnitus: A Neuroimmunological Perspective
Abstract Cannabis has been used for centuries for recreational and therapeutic purposes. Whereas, the recreative uses are based on the…
Cannabis in Gastroenterology: Watch Your Head! A Review of Use in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Functional Gut Disorders, and Gut-Related Adverse Effects
Abstract Purpose of review: To review recent clinical evidence surrounding the use of cannabinoids and cannabis in gastrointestinal diseases, particularly…
Nanovirus Disease Complexes: An Emerging Threat in the Modern Era
Abstract Multipartite viruses package their genomic segments independently and mainly infect plants; few target animals. Nanoviridae is a family of…
Can We Treat Neuroinflammation in Alzheimer’s Disease?
Abstract Alzheimer’s disease (AD), considered the most common type of dementia, is characterized by a progressive loss of memory, visuospatial,…
Cannabidiol: A Potential New Alternative for the Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Psychotic Disorders
Abstract The potential therapeutic use of some Cannabis sativa plant compounds has been attracting great interest, especially for managing neuropsychiatric…