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CBD could treat inflammation caused by COVID-19, study shows
Researchers have found that CBD reduces inflammation in the lungs of COVID-19 mouse models by increasing levels of the apelin peptide.
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CBD may combat cytokine storms and respiratory distress caused by COVID-19
Scientists found in a murine model of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) that cannabidiol (CBD) helped the lungs recover from excessive inflammation caused by COVID-19.
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CBD could work as effective glioblastoma treatment, study finds
A study has shown that cannabidiol (CBD) slows cancer cell growth and is toxic to human glioblastoma cell lines, presenting a possible treatment.
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HTS used to reveal anticancer properties of cannabinoid combinations
Researchers have used high-throughput screening to discover the best combinations of purified cannabinoids against gastrointestinal cancer cells.
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Cannabidiol identified as potential ‘helper’ compound for antibiotics
Researchers have found that using antibiotics in combination with cannabidiol (CBD) enhanced their effect against Staphylococcus aureus bacteria.
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Antibacterial cannabinoid compound identified by researchers
A study has revealed that the compound cannabigerol (CBG) is effective as an antibacterial in mice, by preventing bacteria from forming biofilms.
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Cannabinoid screening reveals anti-tumour properties of CBC and CBG
A high-throughput screening test of different cannabinoids has demonstrated that CBC and CBG exhibit anti-tumour effects.
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Endometriosis symptoms in mice improved by cannabinoids
A new study in mice has suggested that cannabinoids can relieve pain caused by endometriosis and paves the way for further clinical research.
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Drug Target Review – Issue 2 2019
In this issue: novel approaches to produce radiolabelled antibodies, the use of CRISPR/Cas9 to accelerate the development of targeted therapies and utilisation of stem cells to study the effects of cannabis on neuronal development.
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Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells
Researchers say some cannabinoid compounds may actually inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells in the lab...
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Medical cannabis relieves symptoms in children with autism
Researchers have reported that medical cannabis appears to be a well-tolerated, safe and effective option to relieve symptoms in autism spectrum disorders...
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Medical marijuana may provide pain relief for chronic nerve pain
When medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals...
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Cannabidiol shows sustained effects against depression
Researchers have found that a single dose of cannabidiol in rats with symptoms of depression was highly effective at eliminating symptoms...
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CBD improves survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer
Mice with pancreatic cancer that were treated with CBD alongside chemotherapy, survived almost three times longer than those treated with chemotherapy alone...
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How cannabis and cannabis-based drugs can harm your brain
Long-term use of either cannabis or cannabis-based drugs impairs memory...