Current Neuropharmacology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
22(3), С. 495 - 520
Опубликована: Авг. 3, 2023
Background:
The
diathesis-stress
paradigm
and
the
cannabinoid-hypothesis
have
been
proposed
as
possible
pathophysiological
models
of
schizophrenia.
However,
they
historically
studied
independently
each
other.
Objective:
This
PRISMA
2020-compliant
systematic
review
aimed
at
reappraising
interplay
between
hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal
(HPA)
axis
endocannabinoid
(eCB)
system
in
psychosis-
spectrum
disorder
risk
outcome.
Methods:
All
outcome
clinical
studies,
concomitantly
evaluating
two
systems
psychosis-spectrum
different
stages
illness,
were
gathered
from
electronic
databases
(Pubmed,
Web
Science,
Scopus),
discussed.
Results:
41
eligible
outputs
extracted,
focusing
on
least
a
biological
measure
(9
HPA-related
studies:
4
eCB-interventional,
1
HPA-interventional,
both
HPA-interventional
non-interventional,
3
non-interventional;
2
eCB-related
non-interventional),
environmental
measures
only
(29
eCB-
interventional,
28
genetic
(1
study:
non-interventional).
Independent
contributions
aberrancies
to
physiopathology
psychosis
confirmed.
Also,
concomitant
alterations
systems,
either
genetically
defined
(e.g.,
CNR1
variation),
biologically
determined
dysfunctional
HPA
or
signaling),
behaviorally
imputed
cannabis
use,
stress
exposure,
response),
consistently
reported
psychosis.
Further,
complex
biobehavioral
perturbation
was
revealed
not
within
use
affecting
eCB
tone,
exposure
axis),
but
also
across
THC
axis,
childhood
trauma
signaling).
Conclusion:
There
is
need
study
systems’
mechanistic
contribution
order
establish
more
refined
relevance.
Cells,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(22), С. 1875 - 1875
Опубликована: Ноя. 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.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Апрель 30, 2025
Background
Cannabis
use
is
associated
with
psychosis
development
and
symptom
relapse
in
persons
schizophrenia
spectrum
disorders
(SCZ).
As
more
U.S.
states
legalize
cannabis
products
increase
potency,
it
crucial
to
better
understand
recent
patterns
SCZ.
Methods
We
conducted
a
scoping
review
of
research
on
SCZ
after
January
2016
present
case
series
six
inpatients
from
2023–2024.
Results
Scoping
review:
Of
672
references,
nine
studies
(775
participants)
were
included;
none
designed
characterize
quantity,
frequency,
or
type
over
time.
measurement
methodology
varied
widely
most
did
not
follow
recommendations
for
measuring
use.
Frequency
quantity
at
study
baseline
reported
by
these
ranged
widely.
At
least
minority
participants
each
used
very
frequently;
0.6±0.6
3.4±2.2
joints/day.
One
small
detailed
product
among
users
THC
(93%
flower,
80%
edibles,
60%
concentrates)
CBD
(40%
20%
concentrates,
13%
oils).
Case
Series
Participants
(32.0±14.4
years;
83.3%
diagnosed
SCZ)
who
2.7±2.1
days/week.
All
leaf
(3.1±2.3
joints/day);
half
(all
heavy
users)
also
concentrates
(33.3%)
edibles
(16.7%).
Conclusion
Only
measured
SCZ;
methodologies
varied.
legalization
expands
potency
increases,
further
should
its
consequences
Toxics,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
10(2), С. 48 - 48
Опубликована: Янв. 21, 2022
Cannabis
derivatives
are
largely
used
in
the
general
population
for
recreational
and
medical
purposes,
with
highest
prevalence
among
adolescents,
but
chronic
use
abuse
has
raised
concerns.
We
investigated
prolonged
effects
of
Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
cannabidiol
(CBD)
organotypic
hippocampal
slices
from
P7
rats
cultured
2
weeks.
Cell
death
CA1
subregion
was
quantified
by
propidium
iodide
(PI)
fluorescence,
pre-synaptic
post-synaptic
marker
proteins
were
analysed
Western
blotting
neurodegeneration
astrocytic
alterations
NeuN
GFAP
immunofluorescence
confocal
laser
microscopy.
The
statistical
significance
differences
using
ANOVA
a
post
hoc
Dunnett
w-test
(PI
fluorescence
intensities
blots)
or
Newman-Keuls
(immunohistochemistry
data)
multiple
comparisons.
A
probability
value
(P)
<
0.05
considered
significant.
Prolonged
(72
h)
THC
CBD
incubation
did
not
induce
cell
caused
modifications
expression
synaptic
morphological
neurons
astrocytes.
In
particular,
PSD95
reduced
following
72
h
increased
CBD.
disorganisation
stratum
pyramidalis
(SP)
complex
significant
number
pyramidal
Our
results
suggest
that
exposure
different
hippocampus.
induced
neuronal
glia
must
draw
our
attention
to
relatively
might
cause,
especially
adolescents.
Biomolecules,
Год журнала:
2022,
Номер
12(1), С. 108 - 108
Опубликована: Янв. 10, 2022
In
agreement
with
the
neurodevelopmental
hypothesis
of
schizophrenia,
prenatal
exposure
Sprague-Dawley
rats
to
antimitotic
agent
methylazoxymethanol
acetate
(MAM)
at
gestational
day
17
produces
long-lasting
behavioral
alterations
such
as
social
withdrawal
and
cognitive
impairment
in
adulthood,
mimicking
a
schizophrenia-like
phenotype.
These
abnormalities
were
preceded
neonatal
age
both
by
delayed
appearance
reflexes,
an
index
impaired
brain
maturation,
higher
2-arachidonoylglycerol
(2-AG)
levels.
Schizophrenia-like
deficits
reversed
early
treatment
[from
postnatal
(PND)
2
PND
8]
CB1
antagonist/inverse
agonist
AM251
(0.5
mg/kg/day).
By
contrast,
blockade
affected
performance
control
which
was
paralleled
enhanced
2-AG
content
prefrontal
cortex
(PFC).
results
suggest
that
MAM
insult
leads
premorbid
anomalies
via
altered
tone
endocannabinoid
system,
may
be
considered
marker
preceding
development
adulthood.
Frontiers in Pharmacology,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
14
Опубликована: Апрель 18, 2023
Introduction:
This
study
aims
to
further
characterize
cannabidiol’s
pharmacological
and
molecular
profile
as
an
antidepressant.
Methods:
Effects
of
cannabidiol
(CBD),
alone
or
combined
with
sertraline
(STR),
were
evaluated
in
male
CD1
mice
(
n
=
48)
exposed
unpredictable
chronic
mild
stress
(UCMS)
procedure.
Once
the
model
was
established
(4
weeks),
received
CBD
(20
mg·kg-1,
i.p.),
STR
(10
p.o.)
its
combination
for
28
days.
The
efficacy
using
light-dark
box
(LDB),
elevated
plus
maze
(EPM),
tail
suspension
(TS),
sucrose
consumption
(SC)
novel
object
recognition
(NOR)
tests.
Gene
expression
changes
serotonin
transporter,
5-HT1A
5-HT2A
receptors,
BDNF,
VGlut1
PPARdelta,
dorsal
raphe,
hippocampus
(Hipp)
amygdala
by
real-time
PCR.
Besides,
NeuN
caspase-3
immunoreactivity
assessed
Hipp.
Results:
exerted
anxiolytic
antidepressant-like
effects
at
4
7
days
treatment
LDB
TS
tests,
respectively.
In
contrast,
required
14
show
efficacy.
improved
cognitive
impairment
anhedonia
more
significantly
than
STR.
showed
a
similar
effect
LBD,
TST
EPM.
However,
worse
outcome
observed
NOR
SI
modulates
all
disturbances
induced
UCMS,
whereas
could
not
restore
5-HT1A,
BDNF
PPARdelta
Discussion:
These
results
pointed
out
potential
new
antidepressant
faster
action
efficiency
Particular
attention
should
be
given
current
SSRI
since
it
appears
produce
negative
impact
on
treatment.
Pharmacological Research,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
208, С. 107343 - 107343
Опубликована: Авг. 8, 2024
Psychosis
is
a
characterizing
feature
of
many
mental
disorders
that
dramatically
affects
human
thoughts
and
perceptions,
influencing
the
ability
to
distinguish
between
what
real
not.
Both
genetic
environmental
factors,
such
as
stressful
events
or
drug
use,
play
pivotal
role
in
development
symptomatology
therefore
changes
epigenome
may
be
relevance
modeling
psychotic
phenotype.
According
well-documented
dysregulation
endocannabinoid
dopaminergic
system
genes
schizophrenia,
we
investigated
DNA
methylation
cannabinoid
type
1
receptor
(CNR1)
dopamine
D2
(DRD2)
saliva
samples
from
subjects
using
pyrosequencing.
The
epigenetic
mark
was
significantly
higher
directly
correlated
for
both
compared
healthy
controls.
We
also
showed
these
levels
were
lower
reporting
current
delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol
(THC)
consumption,
well-known
risk
factor
developing
psychosis
throughout
lifespan,
resembling
those
controls
at
least
DRD2
gene.
Overall,
our
data
confirm
key
CNR1
gene
regulation
suggest
specific
CpG
sites
potential
biomarkers,
but
just
not
consuming
THC.