Activation of CB1R Promotes Lipopolysaccharide-Induced IL-10 Secretion by Monocytic Myeloid-Derived Suppressive Cells and Reduces Acute Inflammation and Organ Injury Jérémie Joffre, Che-Chung Yeh, Erika Wong, Mayuri Thete, Fengyun Xu, Ivana Zlatanova, Elliot Lloyd, Lester Kobzik, Matthieu Legrand, and Judith Hellman The Journal of Immunology, 2020, 204: 1–20. doi : 10.4049/jimmunol.2000213 Cannabis sativa and its principal components, D9-tetrahydrocannabinol (D9-THC) and cannabidiol, are increasingly being used to treat a variety of medical problems, including inflammatory conditions. Although studies suggest that the endocannabinoid system has immunomodulatory properties, there remains a paucity of information on the effects of cannabinoids on immunity and on outcomes of infection and injury. [...]
Lire la suiteTotality of the Evidence Suggests Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Does Not Lead to Cognitive Impairments : A Systematic and Critical Review Ciara A. Torres, Christopher Medina-Kirchner, Kate Y. O'Malley and Carl L. Hardt Frontiers in Psychology, 2020, Vol 11, Art 816, 1-28. Doi : 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.00816 Background: Despite limited data demonstrating pronounced negative effects of prenatal cannabis exposure, popular opinion and public policies still reflect the belief that cannabis is fetotoxic. Methods: This article provides a critical review of results from longitudinal studies examining the impact of prenatal cannabis exposure on multiple domains of cognitive functioning in individuals aged 0 to 22 years. A literature search was [...]
Lire la suiteThe Therapeutic Effectiveness of Full Spectrum Hemp Oil Using a Chronic Neuropathic Pain Model Jacob M. Vigil, Marena A. Montera, Nathan S. Pentkowski, Jegason P. Diviant, Joaquin Orozco, Anthony L. Ortiz, Lawrence J. Rael and Karin N. Westlund Life, 2020, 10, 69, 1-12 doi : 10.3390/life10050069 Abstract : Background : Few models exist that can control for placebo and expectancy effects commonly observed in clinical trials measuring ‘Cannabis’ pharmacodynamics. We used the Foramen Rotundum Inflammatory Constriction Trigeminal Infraorbital Nerve injury (FRICT-ION) model to measure the effect of “full-spectrum” whole plant extracted hemp oil on chronic neuropathic pain sensitivity in mice. Methods : Male BALBc mice were [...]
Lire la suiteBeneficial effects of the phytocannabinoid Δ9-THCV in L-DOPA-induced dyskinesia in Parkinson's disease Isabel Espadas, Ettel Keifman, Cristina Palomo-Garo Sonia Burgaz, Concepción García, Javier Fernández-Ruiz, Rosario Moratalla Neurobiology of Disease, 2020, 141, 104892 doi : 10.1016/j.nbd.2020.104892 A B S T R A C T The antioxidant and CB2 receptor agonist properties of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabivarin (Δ9-THCV) afforded neuroprotection in experimental Parkinson's disease (PD), whereas its CB1 receptor antagonist profile at doses lower than 5 mg/kg caused anti-hypokinetic effects. In the present study, we investigated the anti dyskinetic potential of Δ9-THCV (administered i.p. at 2 mg/kg for two weeks), which had not been investigated before. This objective was investigated [...]
Lire la suitePrescription of a THC/CBD-Based Medication to Patients with Dementia : A Pilot Study in Geneva Barbara Broers, Zacharie Patà, Aline Mina, James Wampfler, Christian de Saussure, Sophie Pautex Medical Cannabis & Cannabinoids, 2019, 2, 56–59 Doi : 10.1159/000498924 Abstract Background : Dementia is increasing worldwide. No effective medication is currently available for the treatment of the underlying disease and accompanying behavioral symptoms. Cannabinoids might have a beneficial effect, but clinical studies with (low-dose) synthetic THC have not been conclusive. Objective : To test the acceptability, practical aspects, and clinical outcomes of the introduction of a THC/ CBD-based oral medication in severely demented patients in a specialized [...]
Lire la suiteThe 2nd International Annual Congress on Controversies on Cannabis-Based Medicines (Med-Cannabis 2019) Barcelona, Spain, May 23–24, 2019 Abstracts Congress Chairs: Prof. Dr. Med. Winfried Häuser, Klinikum Saarbrücken, Germany Dr. Silviu Brill, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel Medical Cannabis & Cannabinoids, 2019, 2, 69–83 Published online: May 13, 2019 Doi : 10.1159/000500623 KRAGER : Basel · Freiburg · Paris · London · New York · Chennai · New Delhi · Bangkok · Beijing · Shanghai · Tokyo · Kuala Lumpur · Singapore · Sydney © 2019 The Author(s) Published by S. Karger AG, Basel E-Mail karger@karger.com www.karger.com/mca P-01 Cannabis and Metals: Soils Need to be Controlled Yann Barguil , Laura Chiaradia Biochemistry and Toxicology Laboratory, Gaston Bourret Territorial Hospital [...]
Lire la suite4th International Medical Cannabis Conference (CannX 2019) Tel Aviv, Israel, September 9–10, 2019 Abstracts Scientific Committee Dr. Adi Aran Director of the Neuro-Pediatric Unit, Shaare Zedek Medical Center, Israel Prof. Gil Bar-Sela Head, Cancer Center, Emek Medical Center Afula, Israel Dr. Nirit Bernstein Principle Research Scientist, Plant Physiology and Nutrition Institute of Soil Water and Environmental Sciences, Volcani Center, Israel Prof. Lumir Hanus Chief Scientist, Lumir Lab, Associate Professor, Palacký University, Jerusalem Biotechnology Park, Hebrew University, Ein Kerem Campus, Senior Fellow, IEHP, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, USA, Professor Chaver and Research Fellow, Hebrew University (Ret.) Institute for Drug Research, School of Pharmacy, Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University, Israel Dr. Shaul Lev-Ran, MHA Deputy Director, Lev Hasharon Medical Center [...]
Lire la suiteBeneficial Effects of Cannabis on Blood Brain Barrier Function in HIV Ronald J Ellis 1 , Scott Peterson 2 , Mariana Cherner 1 , Erin Morgan 1 , Rachel Schrier 1 , Bin Tang 1 , Martin Hoenigl 1 , Scott Letendre 1 , Jenny Iudicello 1 Clinical infectious diseases, 2020 Apr 16, ciaa437. Doi : 10.1093/cid/ciaa437 Abstract Background: HIV infection leads to blood-brain barrier (BBB) dysfunction that does not resolve despite viral suppression on antiretroviral therapy and is associated with adverse clinical outcomes. In preclinical models, cannabis restores BBB integrity. Methods: We studied people with HIV (PWH) and HIV- individuals who had used cannabis [...]
Lire la suiteAstrocytes in rapid ketamine antidepressant action Matjaž Stenovec, Baoman Li, Alexei Verkhratsky, Robert Zorec Neuropharmacology, 2020, 173, 108158 Doi : 10.1016/j.neuropharm.2020.108158 H I G H L I G H T S • Ketamine inhibits calcium signalling and enhances cAMP production in astroglia. • Ketamine suppresses exocytosis of gliosignalling molecules and Kir4.1. • Ketamine elevates cholesterol content in the plasmalemma specifically in astrocytes. A B S T R A C T Ketamine, a general anaesthetic and psychotomimetic drug, exerts rapid, potent and long-lasting antidepressant effect, albeit the cellular and molecular mechanisms of this action are yet to be discovered. Besides targeting neuronal NMDARs fundamental for synaptic transmission, ketamine affects the [...]
Lire la suiteAltered dopamine D3 receptor gene expression in MAM model of schizophrenia is reversed by peripubertal cannabidiol treatment Tibor Stark, Martina Di Bartolomeo, Roberta Di Marco, Eva Drazanova, Chiara Bianca Maria Platania, Fabio Arturo Iannotti, Jana Ruda-Kucerova, Claudio D'Addario, Lucie Kratka, Vladimir Pekarik, Fabiana Piscitelli, Zuzana Babinska, Julia Fedotova, Giovanni Giurdanella, Salvatore Salomone, Alexandra Sulcova, Claudio Bucolo, Carsten T.Wotjak, Zenon Starcuk Jr, Filippo Drago, Raphael Mechoulam, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Vincenzo Micale Biochemical Pharmacology, April 2020, 1-12. doi : 10.1016/j.bcp.2020.114004 Un excellent article international (République Tchèque, Allemagne, Italy, Russie, Israel, Canada), avec la plus grande plume de la recherche sur les cannabinoïdes (Mechoulam, Di Marzo...) qui [...]
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