Cannabidiol - a friend or a foe? DOI Creative Commons
Bianca-Maria Tihăuan,

Tatiana Onisei,

Walter Slootweg

et al.

European Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 107036 - 107036

Published: Feb. 1, 2025

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the main actives from Cannabis sativa has been perpetually explored lately for its therapeutic effects. Its attributes, such as anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, snowball into pain management, epilepsy seizure alleviation, anxiety relief, well numerous other implications through entire metabolism. However, conventional administration routes challenge potential, with reported poor water solubility, hepatic degradation, gastric instability erratic bioavailability observed in oral administration. As a result, transdermal delivery systems have emerged promising alternative to or inhaled routes, offering improved targeted The medical use CBD throughout Europe, UK, USA Australia is extensive usually represented by pharmaceutical preparations recommended after treatment routs fail. non-medical limited each country's own legislation, wider range products being available, but irregular regulatory landscape coupled growing market cannabinoid-infused products, emphasizes need standardized formulations further clinical research. present work critically examines cannabidiol, explores skin's potential route strategies involved using it systemic targeting. We highlighted key challenges provided insights CBD`s variable based on different methods, thus compiling literature-based absorption, distribution, metabolism, excretion (ADME) study. also explore role endocannabinoid system, function various conditions, effects associated CBD, particularly light varying legislation across countries. While breadth benefits compelling, essential emphasize ongoing nature research individual responses can vary significantly.

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Consequences of adolescent drug use DOI Creative Commons
Michael Steinfeld, Mary M. Torregrossa

Translational Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 13(1)

Published: Oct. 6, 2023

Abstract Substance use in adolescence is a known risk factor for the development of neuropsychiatric and substance disorders adulthood. This part due to fact that critical aspects brain occur during adolescence, which can be altered by drug use. Despite concerted efforts educate youth about potential negative consequences use, initiation remains common amongst adolescents world-wide. Additionally, though there has been substantial research on topic, many questions remain predictors adolescent In following review, we will highlight some most recent literature neurobiological behavioral effects rodents, non-human primates, humans, with specific focus alcohol, cannabis, nicotine, interactions between these substances. Overall, consumption substances produce long-lasting changes across variety structures networks have enduring behavior, emotion, cognition.

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Cannabis and synaptic reprogramming of the developing brain DOI
Anissa Bara, Jacqueline‐Marie N. Ferland,

Gregory Rompala

et al.

Nature reviews. Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 22(7), P. 423 - 438

Published: May 21, 2021

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The Polypharmacological Effects of Cannabidiol DOI Creative Commons
Jorge Iván Castillo-Arellano, Ana Canseco-Alba,

Stephen J. Cutler

et al.

Molecules, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 28(7), P. 3271 - 3271

Published: April 6, 2023

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major phytocannabinoid present in Cannabis sativa (Linneo, 1753). This naturally occurring secondary metabolite does not induce intoxication or exhibit the characteristic profile of drugs abuse from cannabis like Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (∆9-THC) does. In contrast to ∆9-THC, our knowledge neuro-molecular mechanisms CBD limited, and its pharmacology, which appears be complex, has yet been fully elucidated. The study pharmacological effects grown exponentially recent years, making it necessary generate frequently updated reports on this important metabolite. article, rationalized integration action molecular targets implications animal models human diseases, such as epilepsy, pain, neuropsychiatric disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, inflammatory are presented. We identify around 56 different for CBD, including enzymes ion channels/metabotropic receptors involved neurologic conditions. Herein, we compiled found scientific literature multiple actions CBD. vitro vivo findings essential understanding polypharmacological nature natural product.

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THC and CBD: Similarities and differences between siblings DOI Creative Commons
Nephi Stella

Neuron, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 111(3), P. 302 - 327

Published: Jan. 12, 2023

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Phytocannabinoids: Exploring Pharmacological Profiles and Their Impact on Therapeutical Use DOI Open Access
Nicoleta Mirela Blebea, Andreea Pricopie, Robert-Alexandru Vlad

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 25(8), P. 4204 - 4204

Published: April 10, 2024

Phytocannabinoids, a diverse group of naturally occurring compounds extracted from the Cannabis plant, have attracted interest due to their potential pharmacological effects and medicinal uses. This comprehensive review presents intricate profiles phytocannabinoids while exploring impacts these substances on biological systems. From more than one hundred cannabinoids which were identified in plant so far, cannabidiol (CBD) tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) are two most extensively studied phytocannabinoids. CBD is non-psychoactive compound, exhibits anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anxiolytic properties, making it promising candidate for wide array medical conditions. THC, known its psychoactive effects, possesses analgesic antiemetic contributing therapeutic potential. In addition THC CBD, range additional shown intriguing including cannabichromene (CBC), cannabigerol (CBG), cannabinol (CBN). The endocannabinoid system, made up enzymes involved production breakdown endocannabinoids, cannabinoid receptors (CB1 CB2), endogenous ligands (endocannabinoids), essential preserving homeostasis several physiological processes. Beyond ability modify ion channels, neurotransmitter receptors, anti-oxidative pathways. complex interaction between systems offers hope novel treatment approaches lays groundwork further developments field cannabinoid-based medicine. summarizes state field, points out information gaps, emphasizes need studies fully realize

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Local modulation by presynaptic receptors controls neuronal communication and behaviour DOI
David M. Lovinger,

Yolanda Mateo,

Kari A. Johnson

et al.

Nature reviews. Neuroscience, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 23(4), P. 191 - 203

Published: Feb. 28, 2022

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Role of the Endocannabinoid System in the Regulation of Intestinal Homeostasis DOI Creative Commons

Hailey Cuddihey,

Wallace K. MacNaughton, Keith A. Sharkey

et al.

Cellular and Molecular Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 14(4), P. 947 - 963

Published: Jan. 1, 2022

The maintenance of intestinal homeostasis is fundamentally important to health. Intestinal barrier function and immune regulation are key determinants therefore tightly regulated by a variety signaling mechanisms. endocannabinoid system lipid mediator widely expressed in the gastrointestinal tract. Accumulating evidence suggests critical nexus involved physiological processes that underlie control homeostasis. In this review we will illustrate how permeability, fluid secretion, regulation. We also demonstrate reciprocal between gut microbiome. role complex multifaceted, responding both internal external factors while serving as an effector for SummaryThe distributed throughout plays pivotal integrity, environmental homeostatic system. fundamental importance requires integration digestive defensive functions protect against insults arise from digestion, harmful pathogens toxins, commensal microbiota live gut, simultaneously promoting efficient utilization food. 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Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis: A Comprehensive Review of Current and Future Applications DOI Creative Commons

Zach J. Leinen,

Rahul Mohan,

Lakmini S. Premadasa

et al.

Biomedicines, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 11(10), P. 2630 - 2630

Published: Sept. 25, 2023

Historically, cannabis has been valued for its pain-relieving, anti-inflammatory, and calming properties. Ancient civilizations like the Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese medicines recognized their therapeutic potential. The discovery of endocannabinoid system, which interacts with phytoconstituents, scientifically explained how affects human immune including central nervous system (CNS). This review explores evolving world cannabis-based treatments, spotlighting diverse applications. By researching current research clinical studies, we probe into cannabinoids Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) cannabidiol (CBD) help to manage conditions ranging from chronic pain, persistent inflammation, cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, neurological disorders even viral diseases such as Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV), SARS-CoV-2. emerging monkeypox. long-term recreational use can develop disorder (CUD), therefore, understanding factors contributing development maintenance addiction, genetic predisposition, neurobiological mechanisms, environmental influences, will be timely. Shedding light on adverse impacts CUD underscores importance early intervention, effective treatment approaches, public health initiatives address this complex issue in an landscape policies perceptions.

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THC and CBD: Villain versus Hero? Insights into Adolescent Exposure DOI Open Access
Nicholas Pintori,

Francesca Caria,

Maria Antonietta De Luca

et al.

International Journal of Molecular Sciences, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 24(6), P. 5251 - 5251

Published: March 9, 2023

Cannabis is the most used drug of abuse worldwide. It well established that abundant phytocannabinoids in this plant are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). These two compounds have remarkably similar chemical structures yet vastly different effects brain. By binding to same receptors, THC psychoactive, while CBD has anxiolytic antipsychotic properties. Lately, a variety hemp-based products, including THC, become widely available food health industry, medical recreational use cannabis been legalized many states/countries. As result, people, youths, consuming because it considered “safe”. An extensive literature exists evaluating harmful both adults adolescents, but little known about long-term exposure, especially adolescence. The aim review collect preclinical clinical evidence cannabidiol.

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Inhibiting degradation of 2-arachidonoylglycerol as a therapeutic strategy for neurodegenerative diseases DOI Creative Commons
Chu Chen

Pharmacology & Therapeutics, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 244, P. 108394 - 108394

Published: March 24, 2023

Endocannabinoids are endogenous lipid signaling mediators that participate in a variety of physiological and pathological processes. 2-Arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) is the most abundant endocannabinoid full agonist G-protein-coupled cannabinoid receptors (CB1R CB2R), which targets Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC), main psychoactive ingredient cannabis. While 2-AG has been well recognized as retrograde messenger modulating synaptic transmission plasticity at both inhibitory GABAergic excitatory glutamatergic synapses brain, growing evidence suggests also functions an terminator neuroinflammation response to harmful insults, thus maintaining brain homeostasis. Monoacylglycerol lipase (MAGL) key enzyme degrades brain. The immediate metabolite arachidonic acid (AA), precursor prostaglandins (PGs) leukotrienes. Several lines indicate pharmacological or genetic inactivation MAGL, boosts levels reduces its hydrolytic metabolites, resolves neuroinflammation, mitigates neuropathology, improves cognitive animal models neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson's (PD), traumatic injury (TBI)-induced disease. Thus, it proposed MAGL potential therapeutic target for treatment diseases. As hydrolyzing 2-AG, several inhibitors have identified developed. However, our understanding mechanisms by produces neuroprotective effects diseases remains limited. A recent finding inhibition metabolism astrocytes, but not neurons, protects from TBI-induced neuropathology might shed some light on this unsolved issue. This review provides overview discusses possible underlying restraining degradation

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