Systems and Synthetic Biology Approaches to Engineer Fungi for Fine Chemical Production
Abstract Since the advent of systems and synthetic biology, many studies have sought to harness microbes as cell factories through…
Review Article
New Perspectives on the Use of Cannabis in the Treatment of Psychiatric Disorders
Abstract Following the discovery of the endocannabinoid system and its potential as a therapeutic target for various pathological conditions, growing…
Endocannabinoids and related N-acylethanolamines: biological activities and metabolism
Abstract The plant Cannabis sativa contains cannabinoids represented by Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, which exert psychoactivity and immunomodulation through cannabinoid CB1 and CB2…
Marijuana Use and Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis Functioning in Humans
Abstract Preclinical studies suggest cannabinoids affect functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, but little is known about the effects of…
Cannabis Systematics at the Levels of Family, Genus, and Species
Abstract New concepts are reviewed in Cannabis systematics, including phylogenetics and nomenclature. The family Cannabaceae now includes Cannabis, Humulus, and…
Cannabinoid Delivery Systems for Pain and Inflammation Treatment
Abstract There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for a range of clinical conditions,…
Diabetic gastroparesis: current challenges and future prospects
Abstract Diabetic gastroparesis (DMGP) is a condition of delayed gastric emptying after gastric outlet obstruction has been excluded. Symptoms of…
Epigenetic Effects of Drugs of Abuse
Abstract Drug addiction affects a large extent of young people and disadvantaged populations. Drugs of abuse impede brain circuits or…
Translational Investigation of the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol (CBD): Toward a New Age
Abstract Background: Among the many cannabinoids in the cannabis plant, cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound that does not produce the…
Surgical considerations of marijuana use in elective procedures
Abstract Background: Marijuana consumption is estimated as upwards of 9.5% of the U.S. adult population. Nevertheless, few trials exist on…