Cannabinoid receptors and the endocannabinoid system: signaling and function in the central nervous system

S Zou, U Kumar - International journal of molecular sciences, 2018 - mdpi.com
The biological effects of cannabinoids, the major constituents of the ancient medicinal plant
Cannabis sativa (marijuana) are mediated by two members of the G-protein coupled …

Endocannabinoids and endocannabinoid-related mediators: Targets, metabolism and role in neurological disorders

FA Iannotti, V Di Marzo, S Petrosino - Progress in lipid research, 2016 - Elsevier
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is composed of two G protein-coupled receptors
(GPCRs), the cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptors, and the two main endogenous lipid …

Current aspects of the endocannabinoid system and targeted THC and CBD phytocannabinoids as potential therapeutics for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases: a …

R Cooray, V Gupta, C Suphioglu - Molecular neurobiology, 2020 - Springer
Neurodegeneration leading to Parkinson's disease (PD) and Alzheimer's disease (AD) has
become a major health burden globally. Current treatments mainly target controlling …

Cannabinoids for treatment of Alzheimer's disease: moving toward the clinic

E Aso, I Ferrer - Frontiers in pharmacology, 2014 - frontiersin.org
The limited effectiveness of current therapies against Alzheimer's disease (AD) highlights
the need for intensifying research efforts devoted to developing new agents for preventing or …

Multi-target-directed ligands and other therapeutic strategies in the search of a real solution for Alzheimer's disease

A Agis-Torres, M Sollhuber… - Current …, 2014 - ingentaconnect.com
The lack of an adequate therapy for Alzheimer's Disease (AD) contributes greatly to the
continuous growing amount of papers and reviews, reflecting the important efforts made by …

Cannabinoid pharmacology/therapeutics in chronic degenerative disorders affecting the central nervous system

MS Aymerich, E Aso, MA Abellanas, RM Tolon… - Biochemical …, 2018 - Elsevier
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) exerts a modulatory effect of important functions such
as neurotransmission, glial activation, oxidative stress, or protein homeostasis …

Cannabinoids in neuroinflammatory disorders: Focusing on multiple sclerosis, Parkinsons, and Alzheimers diseases

B Abd‐Nikfarjam, A Dolati‐Somarin… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
The medicinal properties of cannabis and cannabinoid‐derivative are entirely investigated
and known. In addition, the identification of psychotropic plant cannabinoids has led to more …

Δ8-THC Protects against Amyloid Beta Toxicity Modulating ER Stress In Vitro: A Transcriptomic Analysis

A Gugliandolo, S Blando, S Salamone… - International Journal of …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Alzheimer's disease (AD) represents the most common form of dementia, characterized by
amyloid β (Aβ) plaques and neurofibrillary tangles (NFTs). It is characterized by …

The role of endocannabinoid signaling in the molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease

G Bedse, A Romano, AM Lavecchia… - Journal of …, 2015 - content.iospress.com
Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of progressive neurodegenerative
disease characterized by cognitive impairment and mental disorders. The actual cause and …

Fingolimod (FTY720) improves hippocampal synaptic plasticity and memory deficit in rats following focal cerebral ischemia

M Nazari, S Keshavarz, A Rafati, MR Namavar… - Brain research …, 2016 - Elsevier
Fingolimod (FTY720) is a known sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor agonist. Several
studies have shown the therapeutic efficacy of FTY720 in neurodegenerative disorders …