Therapeutic potential of cannabis, cannabidiol, and cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals

CA Legare, WM Raup-Konsavage, KE Vrana - Pharmacology, 2022 - karger.com
Background: There is a growing interest in the use of cannabis (and its extracts), as well as
CBD oil (hemp extracts containing cannabidiol), for therapeutic purposes. While there is …

[HTML][HTML] The emerging role of plant-derived exosomes-like nanoparticles in immune regulation and periodontitis treatment

Z Zhang, Y Yu, G Zhu, L Zeng, S Xu, H Cheng… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Periodontitis is an infectious oral disease, which leads to the destruction of periodontal
tissues and tooth loss. Although the treatment of periodontitis has improved recently, the …

[HTML][HTML] The origin and biomedical relevance of cannabigerol

A Jastrząb, I Jarocka-Karpowicz… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
The constant search for new pharmacologically active compounds, especially those that do
not exhibit toxic effects, intensifies the interest in plant-based ingredients and their potential …

[HTML][HTML] Cannabis: a multifaceted plant with endless potentials

E Fordjour, CF Manful, AA Sey, R Javed… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Cannabis sativa, also known as “hemp” or “weed,” is a versatile plant with various uses in
medicine, agriculture, food, and cosmetics. This review attempts to evaluate the available …

Non‐psychotropic Cannabis sativa L. phytocomplex modulates microglial inflammatory response through CB2 receptors‐, endocannabinoids‐, and NF‐κB‐mediated …

V Borgonetti, C Benatti, P Governa… - Phytotherapy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Cannabis sativa L. is increasingly emerging for its protective role in modulating
neuroinflammation, a complex process orchestrated among others by microglia, the resident …

[HTML][HTML] Smell and stress response in the brain: review of the connection between chemistry and neuropharmacology

Y Masuo, T Satou, H Takemoto, K Koike - Molecules, 2021 - mdpi.com
The stress response in the brain is not fully understood, although stress is one of the risk
factors for developing mental disorders. On the other hand, the stimulation of the olfactory …

[HTML][HTML] Wonder or evil?: multifaceted health hazards and health benefits of Cannabis sativa and its phytochemicals

S Datta, PC Ramamurthy, U Anand, S Singh… - Saudi journal of …, 2021 - Elsevier
Cannabis sativa, widely known as 'Marijuana'poses a dilemma for being a blend of both
good and bad medicinal effects. The historical use of Cannabis for both medicinal and …

[HTML][HTML] A review of natural products, their effects on SARS-CoV-2 and their utility as lead compounds in the discovery of drugs for the treatment of COVID-19

RL Chapman, SV Andurkar - Medicinal Chemistry Research, 2022 - Springer
During the COVID-19 pandemic lasting now for well more than a year, nearly 247 million
cases have been diagnosed and over 5 million deaths have been recorded worldwide as of …

[HTML][HTML] Determining antioxidant activity of Cannabis leaves extracts from different varieties—unveiling nature's treasure trove

A Stasiłowicz-Krzemień, S Sip, P Szulc… - Antioxidants, 2023 - mdpi.com
Cannabis leaves contain a diverse range of antioxidants, including cannabinoids,
flavonoids, and phenolic compounds, which offer significant health benefits. Utilising …

[HTML][HTML] Cannabinoids and PPAR ligands: the future in treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome women with obesity and reduced fertility

P Przybycień, D Gąsior-Perczak, W Placha - Cells, 2022 - mdpi.com
Cannabinoids (CBs) are used to treat chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and
vomiting, and multiple sclerosis spasticity. Recently, the medicinal use of CBs has attracted …