Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors α and γ in mediating the beneficial effects of β-caryophyllene in a rat model of fragile X syndrome DOI Creative Commons
Alessandro Rava, Valeria Buzzelli, Alessandro Feo

et al.

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 136, P. 111234 - 111234

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in numerous plant species, including Cannabis sativa. BCP has shown high safety profile and wide range of biological functions, beneficial effects neurodegenerative inflammatory diseases. Here, we used behavioral, pharmacological, in-silico docking analyses to investigate the mechanism action Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), most common inherited cause Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) intellectual disability. To this aim, recently validated Fmr1-

Language: Английский

Targeting CB2 receptor with a novel antagonist reverses cognitive decline, neurodegeneration and pyroptosis in a TAU-dependent frontotemporal dementia mouse model DOI
Ignacio Silva-Llanes,

Silvia Rodríguez-López,

Pedro González-Naranjo

et al.

Brain Behavior and Immunity, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: March 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Acute cannabis intoxication among the paediatric population DOI Creative Commons
Ginevra Malta, Giuseppe Albano, Gianluca Lavanco

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Frontiers in Toxicology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 7

Published: April 14, 2025

This narrative review synthesizes the toxicological, clinical and medico-legal aspects of paediatric cannabis intoxication. By providing a comprehensive overview, it aims to inform future research, guide policymaking, enhance toxicological practice in addressing this growing public health concern. The pharmacokinetics cannabinoid ingestion children are significantly influenced by immaturity their gastrointestinal tract metabolic enzyme systems, resulting altered oral bioavailability. Clinical data indicate that Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)-related effects paediatricpaediatric patients typically emerge within 2 hours ingestion, with more severe symptoms developing 4 hours. endocannabinoid system (ECS) undergoes significant developmental changes, marked differences receptor expression distribution across fetal, neonatal, adult brains. During neurodevelopment, CB1 receptors exhibit unique patterns, including transient localization brainstem regions critical for neurovegetative functions. These dynamics likely explain children’s heightened sensitivity THC’s neurological effects, often outcomes compared adults. reliable detection cannabinoids involves integrating screening methods confirmatory analytical techniques. Urine immunoassay testing is widely considered an helpful toolto assess previous exposure, becoming positive 3–4 h ingestion. However, method prone false positives. Plasma THC concentration, when measured close event, offers valuable insights into quantity ingested correlation between exposure impairment window. Hair analysis, while useful distinguishing acute chronic use, susceptible various biases. rising incidence intoxication underscores urgent need targeted interventions stricter regulatory frameworks. Preventive measures such as child-resistant packaging, education campaigns, use during pregnancy essential mitigate risks. Clinicians should consider differential diagnosis presenting unexplained neurological, immune, or symptoms.

Language: Английский

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Cannabis, Endocannabinoids and Brain Development: From Embryogenesis to Adolescence DOI Creative Commons
Ricardo J. Rodrigues, Joana M. Marques, Attila Köfalvi

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Cells, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 13(22), P. 1875 - 1875

Published: Nov. 13, 2024

The endocannabinoid signalling system (ECS) plays a critical role from the very beginning of embryogenesis. Accordingly, ECS is engaged early on in nervous development, starting neurulation, supported by identification components—both receptors and enzymes controlling metabolism—at these stages. In particular, regarding brain, involved tightly regulated sequence events that comprise brain neurogenesis to neuronal migration, morphological guidance for connectivity, synaptic circuitry refinement. importance this broad across various development processes further underscored growing understanding consequences cannabis exposure at different developmental Despite considerable knowledge we have significant gaps our remain, particularly long-term impact underlying mechanisms This review provides an overview current state throughout embryogenesis adulthood, discusses exposure, especially during adolescence—a period maturation refinement coinciding with increased risk use.

Language: Английский

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Unveiling the Potential of Phytocannabinoids: Exploring Marijuana’s Lesser-Known Constituents for Neurological Disorders DOI Creative Commons
Balapal S. Basavarajappa, Shivakumar Subbanna

Biomolecules, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 14(10), P. 1296 - 1296

Published: Oct. 13, 2024

Cannabis sativa is known for producing over 120 distinct phytocannabinoids, with Δ

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Cannabinoids for treating psychiatric disorders in youth: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials DOI Creative Commons
Patrick Köck,

Andrzej Badek,

Maximilian Meyer

et al.

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1)

Published: Dec. 18, 2024

Abstract Background Cannabinoids have been of increasing interest mainly due to their putative efficacy in a wide array psychiatric, psychosomatic, and neurological conditions. Aims This systematic review aims synthesize results from randomized placebo-controlled trials regarding the dosage cannabinoids as therapeutics psychiatric disorders children, adolescents, young adults. Methods All publications up June 30th, 2024, were included PubMed Embase. Eligibility criteria accordance with PRISMA-guidelines was applied. RCTs providing pre- post-treatment parameters on cannabinoid therapies for mental comparison controls an age range 0 25 years included. Effect sizes calculated Hedges’ g primary outcomes, multilevel random-effects meta-analysis conducted account dependent outcomes same study populations. Results We identified 7603 records, which 8 independent clinical (reported 9 publications) met pre-established eligibility criteria, comprising 474 unique participants (245 treatment, 229 control). Analysis 13 (of 7 trials) revealed modest positive overall effect symptom improvement or normalization brain physiology (Hedges’ = 0.308, 95% CI: 0.167, 0.448). Autism spectrum disorder studies showed most consistent evidence (g 0.264, 0.107, 0.421), while other conditions wider confidence intervals. Age-stratified analysis that adult populations (mean 23.3 years, n 5 outcomes) demonstrated higher 0.463, SD 0.402) compared pediatric 11.8 outcomes; 0.318, 0.212). Whole plant preparations 0.328, 0.083, 0.573) pharmaceutical 0.292, 0.069, 0.515) comparable effects. CBD dosages ranged 17.5 mg 600 per day, no significant correlation between size (ρ -0.014, p 0.963). Mild moderate side effects reported, but serious adverse events. Risk bias assessment low ( 3) high 5). Conclusion While effects, particularly autism disorders, current remains insufficient broadly recommend treating youth Larger, controlled standardized are needed establish definitive recommendations.

Language: Английский

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Role of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptors α and γ in mediating the beneficial effects of β-caryophyllene in a rat model of fragile X syndrome DOI Creative Commons
Alessandro Rava, Valeria Buzzelli, Alessandro Feo

et al.

Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 136, P. 111234 - 111234

Published: Dec. 24, 2024

β-Caryophyllene (BCP) is a naturally occurring sesquiterpene found in numerous plant species, including Cannabis sativa. BCP has shown high safety profile and wide range of biological functions, beneficial effects neurodegenerative inflammatory diseases. Here, we used behavioral, pharmacological, in-silico docking analyses to investigate the mechanism action Fragile X Syndrome (FXS), most common inherited cause Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) intellectual disability. To this aim, recently validated Fmr1-

Language: Английский

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