DMSO potentiates the suppressive effect of dronabinol on sleep apnea and REM sleep in rats
Abstract Introduction: Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an amphipathic molecule with innate biological activity that also is used to dissolve both…
Abstract Introduction: Dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) is an amphipathic molecule with innate biological activity that also is used to dissolve both…
Abstract Background: Evidence suggests that vagal nerve activity may play a role in sleep apnea induction. In anesthetized rats, dronabinol,…
Abstract The prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in Americans is 9% and increasing. Increased afferent vagal activation may predispose…
Abstract Study Objective: Animal data suggest that Δ9-TetraHydroCannabinol (Δ9THC) stabilizes autonomic output during sleep, reduces spontaneous sleep-disordered breathing, and blocks…