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New insights on the structural biology of medical cannabis
French researchers underwent a structural study showing that THC cannabinoids inhibit a human enzyme called autotaxin.
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The case for improving absorption for cannabinoids using ethosomes
Michael Sassano and Anthony DeMeo from Somai Pharmaceuticals discuss using ethosomes as an improved method to deliver cannabinoids to the human body.
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Cannabidiol analogue could enhance chemotherapy by preventing neuropathic pain
A new study has revealed a cannabidiol analogue can possibly prevent neuropathic pain induced by chemotherapy, as well as being beneficial against cancer.
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Millennia in the making: unlocking the medicinal value of CBD
Dr Sotirios Karathanasis discusses the history of cannabis as a treatment and delves into the process of turning plant-based medicines into clinically proven drugs.
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CBD shown to kill Gram-negative bacteria in pre-clinical studies
Researchers have shown that CBD can kill Gram-negative bacteria, which could lead to the first new class of antibiotics for resistant bacteria in 60 years.
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CBD molecule has potential to treat rare skin diseases, study shows
Researchers have found that CBD induces an enzyme with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in the top layer of the skin.
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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 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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Nemus Bioscience’s cannabis drug treats glaucoma in animal models
Nemus Bioscience announced that THC derived from NB1111 achieved significant tissue concentrations in multiple compartments of the eye...
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Hebrew University launches cannabinoid research centre
The new centre will serve as one of the world’s leading institutes for conducting and coordinating research about cannabinoids, endocannabinoids and medical Cannabis. In addition, it will promote collaboration and disseminate information.
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Molecule activates pain relief and prevents high during medical marijuana use
Medicinal marijuana is used frequently as a painkiller for a variety of ailments and diseases yet its psycho active side effects are seen by many as a significant disadvantage.
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Cannabinoids: Medicalising marijuana for the treatment of major diseases
24 August 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
Drug Target Review caught up with Dr Brian Murphy, CEO and Chief Medical Officer of Nemus Bioscience, to find out the latest in cannabinoid research…
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Veritas cannabis study aims to eliminate chemotherapy side effects
10 August 2016 | By Niamh Louise Marriott, Digital Content Producer
The company 's intends to develop the most effective cannabis strains specific to pain, nausea, epilepsy and PTSD, solving the critical need for real science to support medical marijuana claims...