BETA-CARYOPHYLENE- (E)-BCP

Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid
Beta-caryophyllene is a dietary cannabinoid




BIPOLAR DISORDER

The Use of Cannabis as a Mood Stabilizer in Bipolar Disorder: Anecdotal Evidence and the Need for Clinical Research
The Use of Cannabis as a Mood Stabilizer in Bipolar Disorder

Cannabinoids in bipolar affective disorder: a review and discussion of their therapeutic potential.
Cannabinoids in bipolar affective disorder: a revi... [J Psychopharmacol. 2005] - PubMed result

Cannabis in bipolar
Bipolar Disorder Daily News Blog: Cannabis in bipolar

Recipe For Trouble (anecdotal)
Recipe For Trouble - 48 Hours - CBS News

The effect of extreme marijuana use on the long-term course of bipolar I illness: a single case study.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Opposite relationships between cannabis use and neurocognitive functioning in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Unbound MEDLINE | Opposite relationships between cannabis use and neurocognitive functioning in bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Journal article




BLOOD PRESSURE

Lowering of Blood Pressure Through Use of Hashish
Lowering of Blood Pressure Through Use of Hashish: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise]

Blood Pressure Lowered With Cannabis Component
Blood Pressure Lowered With Cannabis Component: The Hempire - [cannabis, london]



BONES- see OSTEOPOROSIS



BRAIN CELLS- see NEURONS





BRAIN INJURIES

How hash became a smash in brain trauma research
MAPS: How hash became a smash in brain trauma research

Synthetic Marijuana Helps Trauma Patients
medical marijuana, medical marijuana canada, compassion club, medical cannabis, medical marijuana vancouver - Synthetic Marijuana Helps Trauma Patients

Marijuana Smoking Doesn't Kill
Marijuana Smoking Doesn't Kill

An endogenous cannabinoid (2-AG) is neuroprotective after brain injury.
An endogenous cannabinoid (2-AG) is neuroprotectiv... [Nature. 2001] - PubMed result





BRAIN- PHYSICAL EFFECTS

Effects of frequent marijuana use on brain tissue volume and composition
Effects of frequent marijuana use on brain tissue volume and composition

The influence of substance use on adolescent brain development.
The influence of substance use on adolescent brain... [Clin EEG Neurosci. 2009] - PubMed result

A preliminary DTI study showing no brain structural change associated with adolescent cannabis use
A preliminary DTI study showing no brain structural change associated with adolescent cannabis use

White Matter Integrity in Adolescents with Histories of Marijuana Use and Binge Drinking.
Unbound MEDLINE | White Matter Integrity in Adolescents with Histories of Marijuana Use and Binge Drinking. Journal article abstract

Neuroimaging in cannabis use: a systematic review of the literature.
Unbound MEDLINE | Neuroimaging in cannabis use: a systematic review of the literature. Journal article abstract









CANCER- BREAST

The endogenous cannabinoid anandamide inhibits human breast cancer cell proliferation
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/abstract/95/14/8375

Suppression of Nerve Growth Factor Trk Receptors and Prolactin Receptors by Endocannabinoids Leads to Inhibition of Human Breast and Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation
Suppression of Nerve Growth Factor Trk Receptors and Prolactin Receptors by Endocannabinoids Leads to Inhibition of Human Breast and Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation -- Melck et al. 141 (1): 118 -- Endocrinology

Antitumor Activity of Plant Cannabinoids with Emphasis on the Effect of Cannabidiol on Human Breast Carcinoma
Antitumor Activity of Plant Cannabinoids with Emphasis on the Effect of Cannabidiol on Human Breast Carcinoma â?? JPET

9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression in Human Breast Cancer through Cdc2 Regulation
{Delta}9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Inhibits Cell Cycle Progression in Human Breast Cancer Cells through Cdc2 Regulation -- Caffarel et al. 66 (13): 6615 -- Cancer Research

Cannabidiol inhibits tumour growth in leukaemia and breast cancer in animal studies
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

THC and prochlorperazine effective in reducing vomiting in women following breast surgery
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Cannabidiol Dramatically Inhibits Breast Cancer Cell Growth
Cannabidiol Dramatically Inhibits Breast Cancer Cell Growth, Study Says: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise]

??Medical Marijuana? Takes On New Meaning for Metastatic Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer - â??Medical Marijuanaâ? Takes On New Meaning for Metastatic Breast Cancer

Cannabidiol may be helpful in reducing the aggressiveness of breast cancer cells
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

JunD is involved in the antiproliferative effect of Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol on human breast cancer cells
JunD is involved in the antiproliferative effect of Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol on human breast cancer cells.


Cannabis Compound May Stop Metastatic Breast Cancer
Cannabis Compound May Stop Metastatic Breast Cancer - washingtonpost.com





CANCER- CERVICAL

Arachidonyl ethanolamide induces apoptosis of uterine cervix cancer cells via aberrantly expressed vanilloid receptor-1
ScienceDirect - Gynecologic Oncology : Arachidonyl ethanolamide induces apoptosis of uterine cervix cancer cells via aberrantly expressed vanilloid receptor-1

Marijuana Ingredients Slow Invasion by Cervical and Lung Cancer Cells
Pot Slows Cancer in Test Tube






CANCER- COLORECTAL

The endogenous cannabinoid, anandamide, induces cell death in colorectal carcinoma cells: a possible role for cyclooxygenase 2
The endogenous cannabinoid, anandamide, induces cell death in colorectal carcinoma cells: a possible role for cyclooxygenase 2

Cannabinoids and cancer: potential for colorectal cancer therapy. (may need free registration)
Cannabinoids and cancer: potential for colorectal cancer therapy.

Marijuana takes on colon cancer
Marijuana takes on colon cancer - health - 01 August 2008 - New Scientist

Cannabis compound clue to colon cancer
Cannabis compound clue to colon cancer - health - 06 August 2008 - New Scientist

Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer
HealthScout-Consumer Health News, Information and Resources Updated Daily-Cancer-Cannabis-Linked Cell Receptor Might Help Prevent Colon Cancer

Cannabinoids in intestinal inflammation and cancer.
Cannabinoids in intestinal inflammation and cancer. [Pharmacol Res. 2009] - PubMed result




CANCER- GLIOMA/ BRAIN/ HEAD

Anti-tumor effects of cannabidiol
Short News November 9th 3002

Cancer Killer
Latest News - U.S. War on Drugs Stalling Mind-Blowing Research into Pot's Cancer-Healing Properties

Cannabinoids Inhibit the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Pathway in Gliomas
Cannabinoids Inhibit the Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Pathway in Gliomas -- Blázquez et al. 64 (16): 5617 -- Cancer Research

Inhibition of Glioma Growth in Vivo
http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cg...61/15/5784.pdf

Delta(9)-tetrahydrocannabinol in patients with recurrent glioblastoma multiforme.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabidiol triggers caspase activation and oxidative stress in human glioma cells.
iHOP - The non-psychoactive cannabidiol triggers caspase activation and oxidative stress in human glioma cells.

Cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink, halts growth of blood vessels
Cannabis extract makes brain tumors shrink, halts growth of blood vessels

THC tested against brain tumour in pilot clinical study
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

THC inhibits cell cycle progression in human glioblastoma multiforme cells by downregulation of E2F1 in human glioblastoma multiforme cells
Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits cell cycle progression by downregulation of E2F1 in human glioblastoma multiforme cells.

Down-regulation of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 in gliomas
Down-regulation of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinases-1 in gliomas: a new marker of cannabinoid antitumoral activity?

Cannabinoids inhibit glioma cell invasion by down-regulating matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression.
Cannabinoids inhibit glioma cell invasion by down-regulating matrix metalloproteinase-2 expression.

Anti-Tumor Effects
Anti-Tumor Effects

Cannabinoids Induce Cancer Cell Proliferation via Tumor Necrosis Factor {alpha}-Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM17)-Mediated Transactivation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
Cannabinoids Induce Cancer Cell Proliferation via Tumor Necrosis Factor {alpha}-Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM17)-Mediated Transactivation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor -- Hart et al. 64 (6): 1943 -- Cancer Research

Marijuana ingredient may reduce tumours-study
Reuters AlertNet - Marijuana ingredient may reduce tumours-study

Cannabinoid action induces autophagy-mediated cell death through stimulation of ER stress in human glioma cells
Journal of Clinical Investigation -- Cannabinoid action induces autophagy-mediated cell death through stimulation of ER stress in human glioma cells

Cannabidiol inhibits human glioma cell migration through a cannabinoid receptor-independent mechanism
Cannabidiol inhibits human glioma cell migration through a cannabinoid receptor-independent mechanism

Targeting astrocytomas and invading immune cells with cannabinoids: a promising therapeutic avenue.
Unbound MEDLINE | Targeting astrocytomas and invading immune cells with cannabinoids: a promising therapeutic avenue. Journal article abstract

Cannabinoid action induces autophagymediated cell death through stimulation of ER stress in human glioma cells.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoid action induces autophagymediated cell death through stimulation of ER stress in human glioma cells. Journal article abstract

Cannabis use and cancer of the head and neck: Case-control study
Cannabis use and cancer of the head and neck: Case-control study

Cannabinoids selectively inhibit proliferation and induce death of cultured human glioblastoma multiforme cells.
Cannabinoids selectively inhibit proliferation and... [J Neurooncol. 2005] - PubMed result




CANCER- LEUKEMIA

Cannabis-induced cytotoxicity in leukemic cell lines
Blood -- Cannabis-induced cytotoxicity in leukemic cell lines: the role of the cannab...

Cannabidiol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells
Cannabidiol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: A Novel Role of Cannabidiol in the Regulation of p22phox and Nox4 Expression â?? Molecular Pharmacology

Marijuana's Active Ingredient Kills Leukemia Cells
http://www..com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=7107

Targeting CB2 cannabinoid receptors to treat malignant lymphoblastic disease
http://bloodjournal.hematologylibrar.../100/2/627.pdf

Cannabinoids induce incomplete maturation of cultured human leukemia cells (1987)
Energy Citations Database (ECD) - - Document #5164483

{Delta}9-Tetrahydrocannabinol-Induced Apoptosis in Jurkat Leukemia T Cells Is Regulated by Translocation of Bad to Mitochondria
??9-Tetrahydrocannabinol-Induced Apoptosis in Jurkat Leukemia T Cells Is Regulated by Translocation of Bad to Mitochondria â?? Mol Cancer Res

Cannabidiol inhibits tumour growth in leukaemia and breast cancer in animal studies
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Enhancing the in vitro cytotoxic activity of Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol in leukemic cells through a combinatorial approach
Enhancing the in vitro cytotoxic activity of Delta... [Leuk Lymphoma. 2008] - PubMed result





CANCER- LUNG

Antineoplastic activity of cannabinoids
Antineoplastic activity of cannabinoids

Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits epithelial growth factor-induced lung cancer cell migration in vitro as well as its growth and metastasis in vivo
Unbound MEDLINE | Delta(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol inhibits epithelial growth factor-induced lung cancer cell migration in vitro as well as its growth and metastasis in vivo. Journal article abstract

Smoking Cannabis Does Not Cause Cancer Of Lung or Upper Airways
CCRMG

No association between lung cancer and cannabis smoking in large study
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic
Medical News: ATS: Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic - in Hematology/Oncology, Lung Cancer from MedPage Today

CLAIM #4: MARIJUANA CAUSES LUNG DISEASE
Erowid Cannabis Vault : Exposing Marijuana Myths

Marijuana Ingredients Slow Invasion by Cervical and Lung Cancer Cells
Pot Slows Cancer in Test Tube

Marijuana May Fight Lung Tumors
Marijuana May Fight Lung Tumors

Anti-Tumor Effects
Anti-Tumor Effects

Cannabinoids Induce Cancer Cell Proliferation via Tumor Necrosis Factor {alpha}-Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM17)-Mediated Transactivation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
Cannabinoids Induce Cancer Cell Proliferation via Tumor Necrosis Factor {alpha}-Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM17)-Mediated Transactivation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor -- Hart et al. 64 (6): 1943 -- Cancer Research

Anticancer activity of cannabinoids
[BOT] Anticancer activity of cannabinoids (Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 55, No. 3, September 1975, pp.597-602)





CANCER- LYMPHOMA

Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists May Be Novel Class of Anti-Lymphoma Agents
AAMC: Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists May Be Novel Class of Anti-Lymphoma Agents

Expression of cannabinoid receptors type 1 and type 2 in non-Hodgkin lymphoma: growth inhibition by receptor activation.
Expression of cannabinoid receptors type 1 and typ... [Int J Cancer. 2008] - PubMed result



CANCER- MELANOMA

Dronabinol for supportive therapy in patients with malignant melanoma and liver metastases.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Intractable nausea and vomiting due to gastrointestinal mucosal metastases
Clinical Studies and Case Reports








CANCER- ORAL

Smoking of cannabis does not increase risk for oral cancer
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Marijuana use and Risk of Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma
http://web.archive.org/web/200601121...lCarcinoma.pdf

A Population-Based Case-Control Study of Marijuana Use and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
A population-based case-control study of marijuana... [Cancer Prev Res (Phila Pa). 2009] - PubMed result






CANCER- PANCREATIC

Cannabinoids Induce Apoptosis of Pancreatic Tumor Cells via Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress??Related Genes
Cannabinoids Induce Apoptosis of Pancreatic Tumor Cells via Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress-Related Genes -- Carracedo et al. 66 (13): 6748 -- Cancer Research






CANCER- PROSTATE

Suppression of Nerve Growth Factor Trk Receptors and Prolactin Receptors by Endocannabinoids Leads to Inhibition of Human Breast and Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation
Suppression of Nerve Growth Factor Trk Receptors and Prolactin Receptors by Endocannabinoids Leads to Inhibition of Human Breast and Prostate Cancer Cell Proliferation -- Melck et al. 141 (1): 118 -- Endocrinology

Cannabinoid Receptor as a Novel Target for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer
http://cancerres.aacrjournals.org/cg.../65/5/1635.pdf

Cannabis chemicals may help fight prostate cancer
Cannabis chemicals may help fight prostate cancer | Reuters

Inhibition of human tumour prostate PC-3 cell growth by cannabinoids R(+)-Methanandamide and JWH-015: Involvement of CB2 - Abstract
UroToday - Inhibition of human tumour prostate PC-3 cell growth by cannabinoids R(+)-Methanandamide and JWH-015: Involvement of CB2 - Abstract

Chemicals found in cannabis may help fight prostate cancer
Chemicals found in cannabis may help fight prostate cancer - Herald Scotland | News | Health

Anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of anandamide in human prostatic cancer cell lines: implication of epidermal growth factor receptor down-regulation and ceramide production.
Anti-proliferative and apoptotic effects of ananda... [Prostate. 2003] - PubMed result

Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol induces apoptosis in human prostate PC-3 cells via a receptor-independent mechanism
ScienceDirect - FEBS Letters : Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol induces apoptosis in human prostate PC-3 cells via a receptor-independent mechanism







CANCER- RISK CANNABIS VS TOBACCO

Cannabis Smoke and Cancer: Assessing the Risk
Cannabis Smoke and Cancer: Assessing the Risk - NORML

Cannabis and tobacco smoke are not equally carcinogenic
Cannabis and tobacco smoke are not equally carcinogenic

Smoking Marijuana Does Not Cause Lung Cancer
US: Web: Study: Smoking Marijuana Does Not Cause Lung Cancer

Blunt Smokers Link Dependence Potential To Nicotine
Blunt Smokers Link Dependence Potential To Nicotine

Premiere British Medical Journal Pronounces Marijuana Safer Than Alcohol, Tobacco
The Cannabis Link

Why Doesn't Smoking Marijuana Cause Cancer?
Why Doesn't Smoking Marijuana Cause Cancer?

Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic
Medical News: ATS: Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic - in Hematology/Oncology, Lung Cancer from MedPage Today





CANCER- SKIN

Inhibition of skin tumor growth and angiogenesis in vivo by activation of cannabinoid receptors
Journal of Clinical Investigation -- Inhibition of skin tumor growth and angiogenesis in vivo by activation of cannabinoid receptors

Cannabis Reduces Skin Cancer
Cannabis reduces skin cancer





CANCER- TESTICULAR

The antiemetic efficacy of nabilone
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer
Chemotherapy for Testicular Cancer by Anonymous




CANCER- THYROID

A metabolically stable analogue of anandamide, Met-F-AEA, inhibits human thyroid carcinoma cell lines by activation of apoptosis
Unbound MEDLINE | A metabolically stable analogue of anandamide, Met-F-AEA, inhibits human thyroid carcinoma cell lines by activation of apoptosis. Journal article abstract







CANCER- VARIOUS/ UNNAMED

Derivatives of cannabis for anti-cancer treatment
Derivatives of cannabis for anti-cancer treatment win Kaye Award for Hebrew University student

Cancer Killer
Latest News - U.S. War on Drugs Stalling Mind-Blowing Research into Pot's Cancer-Healing Properties

Anandamide Induces Apoptosis in Human Cells via Vanilloid Receptors
Anandamide Induces Apoptosis in Human Cells via Vanilloid Receptors â?? JBC

Nabilone improves pain and symptom management
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

The effects of smoked cannabis in painful peripheral neuropathy
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol for appetite stimulation
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol and prochlorperazine in combination
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol enhancement of appetite in cancer patients.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Efficacy of tetrahydrocannabinol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Inhalation marijuana as an antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone versus domperidone
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone vs. placebo in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

The antiemetic activity of tetrahydrocanabinol versus metoclopramide
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol as an antiemetic for patients receiving cancer chemotherapy
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol as an antiemetic in cancer patients receiving high-dose methotrexate
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as an antiemetic in patients treated with cancer chemotherapy
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Amelioration of cancer chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting by delta-9-THC
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Superiority of nabilone over prochlorperazine as an antiemetic
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Analgesic effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

The analgesic properties of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and codeine.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Comparison of orally administered cannabis extract and delta-9-THC
Unbound MEDLINE | Comparison of orally administered cannabis extract and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol in treating patients with cancer-related anorexia-cachexia syndrome: a multicenter, phase III, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical

Cannabis May Help Combat Cancer-causing Herpes Viruses
Cannabis May Help Combat Cancer-causing Herpes Viruses

Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic
Medical News: ATS: Marijuana Smoking Found Non-Carcinogenic - in Hematology/Oncology, Lung Cancer from MedPage Today

A Cannabinoid Anticancer Quinone, HU-331, Is More Potent and Less Cardiotoxic Than Doxorubicin: A Comparative in Vivo Study
A Cannabinoid Anticancer Quinone, HU-331, Is More Potent and Less Cardiotoxic Than Doxorubicin: A Comparative in Vivo Study â?? JPET

Therapeutic Aspects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
ROBSON: Br J Psychiatry, Volume 178().February 2001.107-115

Anti-Tumor Effects
Anti-Tumor Effects

Cannabinoids for Cancer Treatment: Progress and Promise
Cannabinoids for Cancer Treatment: Progress and Promise -- Sarfaraz et al. 68 (2): 339 -- Cancer Research

Cannabinoids and cancer: pros and cons of an antitumour strategy
Cannabinoids and cancer: pros and cons of an antitumour strategy

Cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids in the treatment of cancer. Journal article abstract

Use of cannabinoid receptor agonists in cancer therapy as palliative and curative agents.
Use of cannabinoid receptor agonists in cancer the... [Best Pract Res Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2009] - PubMed result

A Population-Based Case-Control Study of Marijuana Use and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
A Population-Based Case-Control Study of Marijuana Use and Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma -- Liang et al. 2 (8): 759 -- Cancer Prevention Research

Could smoking pot cut risk of head, neck cancer?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090825/..._smoking_pot_1

Cannabinoids and cancer: pros and cons of an antitumour strategy
Cannabinoids and cancer: pros and cons of an antitumour strategy

Cannabinoid receptor ligands as potential anticancer agents--high hopes for new therapies?
Cannabinoid receptor ligands as potential anticanc... [J Pharm Pharmacol. 2009] - PubMed result

Marijuana May Prevent Cancer, Not Cause It
Entheology

Unpublished Federal Study Found THC-Treated Rats Lived Longer, Had Less Cancer
The Medical Marijuana Magazine





CANNABICHROMENE

Biological activity of cannabichromene, its homologs and isomers.
Biological activity of cannabichromene, its homolo... [J Clin Pharmacol. 1981 Aug-Sep] - PubMed result





CANNABIDIOL/ CBD

Comparison of Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity
Comparison of Cannabidiol, Antioxidants, and Diuretics in Reversing Binge Ethanol-Induced Neurotoxicity â?? JPET

Cannabinol delays symptom onset
Cannabinol delays symptom onset in SOD1 (G93A) tra... [Amyotroph Lateral Scler Other Motor Neuron Disord. 2005] - PubMed result

The nonpsychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiol is an oral anti-arthritic therapeutic in murine collagen-induced arthritis
The nonpsychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiol is an oral anti-arthritic therapeutic in murine collagen-induced arthritis â?? PNAS

Cannabidiol inhibits tumour growth in leukaemia and breast cancer
International Association for Cannabis as Medicine

Anti-tumor effects of cannabidiol
Short News November 9th 3002

The non-psychoactive cannabidiol triggers caspase activation and oxidative stress in human glioma cells.
iHOP - The non-psychoactive cannabidiol triggers caspase activation and oxidative stress in human glioma cells.

Cannabidiol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells
Cannabidiol-Induced Apoptosis in Human Leukemia Cells: A Novel Role of Cannabidiol in the Regulation of p22phox and Nox4 Expression â?? Molecular Pharmacology

Cannabidiol lowers incidence of diabetes in non-obese diabetic mice
Cannabidiol lowers incidence of diabetes in non-ob... [Autoimmunity. 2006] - PubMed result

Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes
Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes -- El-Remessy et al. 168 (1): 235 -- American Journal of Pathology

Evaluation of cannabidiol in dystonic movement disorders
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabidiol in dystonic movement disorders.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Beneficial and adverse effects of cannabidiol in a Parkinson patient
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Treatment of Meige's syndrome with cannabidiol.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

CHRONIC ADMINISTRATION OF CANNABIDIOL TO HEALTHY VOLUNTEERS AND EPILEPTIC PATIENTS (1980)
http://web.acsalaska.net/~warmgun/es201.html

Neuroprotective effect of (-)Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol
Unbound MEDLINE | Neuroprotective effect of (-)Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in N-methyl-D-aspartate-induced retinal neurotoxicity: involvement of peroxynitrite. Journal article abstract

EFFECTS OF CANNABIDIOL IN HUNTINGTON'S DISEASE
Effects of Cannabidiol in Huntington's Disease

The therapeutic rationale for combining tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol.
(may need free registration)
A tale of two cannabinoids: the therapeutic rationale for combining tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol.

Cannabidiol has a cerebroprotective action
Unbound MEDLINE | Delayed treatment with cannabidiol has a cerebroprotective action via a cannabinoid receptor-independent myeloperoxidase-inhibiting mechanism. Journal article abstract

Cannabidiol, a constituent of Cannabis sativa, modulates sleep in rats. (may need free registration)
Cannabidiol, a constituent of Cannabis sativa, modulates sleep in rats.

Who's Afraid of Cannabidiol?
Fred Gardner: Who's Afraid of Cannabidiol?

Cannabidiol protects against myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury.
Cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive Cannabis constituent, protects against myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury -- Durst et al. 293 (6): H3602 -- AJP - Heart and Circulatory Physiology

Cannabidiol May be Effective in Preventing Bovine Spongiforme Enzephalopathy (Mad Cow Disease)
AAMC: Cannabidiol may be effective in preventing bovine spongiforme enzephalopathy (mad cow disease)

Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.
Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.

Cannabidiol, a Cannabis sativa constituent, as an antipsychotic drug
Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - Cannabidiol, a Cannabis sativa constituent, as an antipsychotic drug

Composition of the essential oils and extracts of two populations of Cannabis sativa L. ssp. spontanea from Austria
Composition of the essential oils and extracts of two populations of Cannabis sativa L. ssp. spontanea from Austria | Journal of Essential Oil Research: JEOR | Find Articles at BNET

Cannabidiol as an antipsychotic. A double-blind, controlled clinical trial on cannabidiol vs. amisulpride in acute schizophrenia.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Treatment with CBD in oily solution of drug-resistant paediatric epilepsies.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabidiol decreases bone resorption by inhibiting RANK/RANKL expression and pro-inflammatory cytokines during experimental periodontitis in rats.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol decreases bone resorption by inhibiting RANK/RANKL expression and pro-inflammatory cytokines during experimental periodontitis in rats. Journal article abstract

The nonpsychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiol is a wake-inducing agent.
Unbound MEDLINE | The nonpsychoactive cannabis constituent cannabidiol is a wake-inducing agent. Journal article abstract

Cannabinoids Induce Cancer Cell Proliferation via Tumor Necrosis Factor {alpha}-Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM17)-Mediated Transactivation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor
Cannabinoids Induce Cancer Cell Proliferation via Tumor Necrosis Factor {alpha}-Converting Enzyme (TACE/ADAM17)-Mediated Transactivation of the Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor -- Hart et al. 64 (6): 1943 -- Cancer Research

Divergent effects of cannabidiol on the discriminative stimulus and place conditioning effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Divergent effects of cannabidiol on the discriminative stimulus and place conditioning effects of ??9-tetrahydrocannabinol

The diverse CB1 and CB2 receptor pharmacology of three plant cannabinoids: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol and Δ9-tetrahydrocannabivarin
The diverse CB1 and CB2 receptor pharmacology of three plant cannabinoids: ??9-tetrahydrocannabinol, cannabidiol and ??9-tetrahydrocannabivarin

Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption
Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption

Cannabidiol in vivo blunts β-amyloid induced neuroinflammation by suppressing IL-1β and iNOS expression
Cannabidiol in vivo blunts ?²-amyloid induced neuroinflammation by suppressing IL-1?² and iNOS expression

Cannabidiol and (−)Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol are neuroprotective antioxidants
Cannabidiol and (â???)??9-tetrahydrocannabinol are neuroprotective antioxidants

Cannabidiol-2',6'-Dimethyl Ether, a Cannabidiol Derivative, Is a Highly Potent and Selective 15-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol-2',6'-Dimethyl Ether, a Cannabidiol Derivative, Is a Highly Potent and Selective 15-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor. Journal article abstract

Beneficial effects of a Cannabis sativa extract treatment on diabetes-induced neuropathy and oxidative stress.
Unbound MEDLINE | Beneficial effects of a Cannabis sativa extract treatment on diabetes-induced neuropathy and oxidative stress. Journal article abstract

Cannabidiol: from an inactive cannabinoid to a drug with wide spectrum of action.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol: from an inactive cannabinoid to a drug with wide spectrum of action. Journal article abstract

Cannabidiol in medicine: a review of its therapeutic potential in CNS disorders.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol in medicine: a review of its therapeutic potential in CNS disorders. Journal article abstract

Cannabidiol: a promising drug for neurodegenerative disorders?
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol: a promising drug for neurodegenerative disorders? Journal article abstract

Cannabidiol, a safe and non-psychotropic ingredient of the marijuana plant Cannabis sativa, is protective in a murine model of colitis.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol, a safe and non-psychotropic ingredient of the marijuana plant Cannabis sativa, is protective in a murine model of colitis. Journal article abstract

Cannabidiol ameliorates cognitive and motor impairments in mice with bile duct ligation.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabidiol ameliorates cognitive and motor impairments in mice with bile duct ligation. Journal article abstract

Modulation of effective connectivity during emotional processing by Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol.
Modulation of effective connectivity during emotio... [Int J Neuropsychopharmacol. 2009] - PubMed result

Non-psychotropic plant cannabinoids: new therapeutic opportunities from an ancient herb.
Non-psychotropic plant cannabinoids: new therapeut... [Trends Pharmacol Sci. 2009] - PubMed result

Antidepressant-like effects of cannabidiol in mice: possible involvement of 5-HT receptors.
Unbound MEDLINE | Antidepressant-like effects of cannabidiol in mice: possible involvement of 5-HT receptors. Journal article

Effects of cannabidiol on amphetamine-induced oxidative stress generation in an animal model of mania.
Unbound MEDLINE | Effects of cannabidiol on amphetamine-induced oxidative stress generation in an animal model of mania. Journal article

Opposite Effects of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol on Human Brain Function and Psychopathology.
Unbound MEDLINE | Opposite Effects of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol on Human Brain Function and Psychopathology. Journal article

Brazilian Scientists Show How Marijuana Can Help in Treating Parkinson
http://brazzilmag.com/lamvt/componen...parkinson.html

Cannabis by product helps reduce effects of Parkinson disease medication
Cannabis by product helps reduce effects of Parkinson disease medication — MercoPress





CANNADOR - a plant extract in pill form

A multicenter dose-escalation study of the analgesic and adverse effects of an oral cannabis extract (Cannador) for postoperative pain management.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabis effective at relieving pain after major surgery
Cannabis effective at relieving pain after major surgery





CARDIOVASCULAR- see HEART DISEASE




CESAMET- see NABILONE





CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

Cannabis: A source of useful pharma compounds neglected in India
Cannabis: A source of useful pharma compounds - MedPot.net/Forums

Pharmacokinetics and cannabinoid action using oral cannabis extract
MediLexicon News - Pharmacokinetics and cannabinoid action using oral cannabis extract

The chemistry and biological activity of cannabis
UNODC - Bulletin on Narcotics - 1972 Issue 2 - 004

Differential effects of medical marijuana based on strain and route of administration
Differential effects of medical marijuana based on strain and route of administration: A three-year observational study

Cannabis / Marijuana ( Δ 9 -Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC)
Drugs and Human Performance FACT SHEETS - Cannabis / Marijuana ( D 9 -Tetrahydrocannabinol, THC)

A chemotaxonomic analysis of cannabinoid variation in Cannabis
A chemotaxonomic analysis of cannabinoid variation in Cannabis (Cannabaceae) -- Hillig and Mahlberg 91 (6): 966 -- American Journal of Botany

The inheritance of chemical phenotype in Cannabis sativa L.
http://www.genetics.org/cgi/reprint/163/1/335.pdf

Medical Cannabis Potency Testing Project
Medical Cannabis Potency Testing Project - Autumn 1999

Compounds found in Cannabis Sativa
Compounds found in Cannabis Sativa

Hemp Seed Oil : The Wonder Oil For the New Millennium
Hemp Seed Oil, The Wonder Oil for the New Millennium

Composition of the essential oils and extracts of two populations of Cannabis sativa L. ssp. spontanea from Austria
Composition of the essential oils and extracts of two populations of Cannabis sativa L. ssp. spontanea from Austria | Journal of Essential Oil Research: JEOR | Find Articles at BNET

Non-cannabinoid constituents from a high potency Cannabis sativa variety.
Unbound MEDLINE | Non-cannabinoid constituents from a high potency Cannabis sativa variety. Journal article abstract

Cannabinoid Ester Constituents from High-Potency Cannabis sativa.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoid Ester Constituents from High-Potency Cannabis sativa. Journal article abstract

Phytochemical and genetic analyses of ancient cannabis from Central Asia
Phytochemical and genetic analyses of ancient cannabis from Central Asia

Plant cannabinoids: a neglected pharmacological treasure trove
Plant cannabinoids: a neglected pharmacological treasure trove

Cannabis confusions
Science commentary: Cannabis confusions

Evaluation of herbal cannabis characteristics by medical users: a randomized trial
Evaluation of herbal cannabis characteristics by medical users: a randomized trial

CHEMOTAXONOMY OF CANNABIS 1. CROSSBREEDING BETWEEN CANNABIS SATIVA AND C. RUDERALIS, WITH ANALYSIS OF CANNABINOID CONTENT
Beutler1979

Interrelationships of glandular trichomes and cannabinoid content II.
Developing vegetative leaves of Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabaceae)
bcgrowers title

Constituents of Cannabis sativa L., XX: the cannabinoid content of Mexican variants grown in Mexico and in Mississippi, United States of America
bcgrowers title

Some features of Cannabis plants grown in the United Kingdom from seeds of known origin.
Unbound MEDLINE | Some features of Cannabis plants grown in the United Kingdom from seeds of known origin. Journal article abstract

Characterisation of cannabis plants phenotypes from illegal cultivations in Crete
Characterisation of cannabis plants phenotypes fro... [Boll Chim Farm. 2000 May-Jun] - PubMed result

NMR assignments of the major cannabinoids and cannabiflavonoids isolated from flowers of Cannabis sativa
NMR assignments of the major cannabinoids and cann... [Phytochem Anal. 2004 Nov-Dec] - PubMed result

Flavonoid glycosides and cannabinoids from the pollen of Cannabis sativa L.
Flavonoid glycosides and cannabinoids from the pol... [Phytochem Anal. 2005 Jan-Feb] - PubMed result

Biochemical differences in Cannabis sativa L. depending on sexual phenotype
http://jag.igr.poznan.pl/2002-Volume..._4-451-462.pdf

The Inheritance of Chemical Phenotype in Cannabis sativa L.
The Inheritance of Chemical Phenotype in Cannabis sativa L. -- de Meijer et al. 163 (1): 335 -- Genetics

Cannabis and Cannabis Extracts: Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts?
http://www.omma1998.org/McPartland-R...(3-4)-2001.pdf

Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Primary Terpenoids and Delta-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Cannabis sativa at Flowering Stage.
Unbound MEDLINE | Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Primary Terpenoids and Delta-Tetrahydrocannabinol in Cannabis sativa at Flowering Stage. Journal article abstract

A qualitative and quantitative HPTLC densitometry method for the analysis of cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa L.
Unbound MEDLINE | A qualitative and quantitative HPTLC densitometry method for the analysis of cannabinoids in Cannabis sativa L. Journal article abstract

Comparative Proteomics of Cannabis sativa Plant Tissues
Comparative Proteomics of Cannabis sativa Plant Tissues

Identification of candidate genes affecting Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol biosynthesis in Cannabis sativa
Identification of candidate genes affecting ??9-tetrahydrocannabinol biosynthesis in Cannabis sativa





CHEMOTHERAPY

Efficacy of dronabinol alone and in combination with ondansetron versus ondansetron alone for delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting.
Efficacy of dronabinol alone and in combination wi... [Curr Med Res Opin. 2007] - PubMed result

Dronabinol for supportive therapy in patients with malignant melanoma and liver metastases
[Dronabinol for supportive therapy in patients with malignant melanoma and liver metastases.]

An efficient new cannabinoid antiemetic in pediatric oncology
An efficient new cannabinoid antiemetic in pediatric oncology

Dronabinol and prochlorperazine in combination
Dronabinol and prochlorperazine in combination for... [J Pain Symptom Manage. 1991] - PubMed result

Marijuana as antiemetic medicine
MAPS - Marijuana as Antiemetic Medicine: A Survey of Oncologists' Experiences and Attitudes - Doblin, Richard and Kleiman, Mark A. R, "Marijuana as Antiemetic Medicine: A Survey of Oncologists' Experiences and Attitudes." - Journal of Clinical Oncolo

Efficacy of tetrahydrocannabinol in patients refractory to standard anti-emetic therapy
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Inhalation marijuana as an antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy.
Peer Reviewed Results of New York State-sponsored Cancer/Marijuana Studies

Nabilone versus prochlorperazine
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone: an alternative antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy.
Nabilone: an alternative antiemetic for cancer chemotherapy.

Antiemetic efficacy of nabilone and alizapride
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone versus domperidone
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

THC or Compazine for the cancer chemotherapy patient
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Comparison of nabilone and prochlorperazine
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone vs. prochlorperazine for refractory emesis
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone vs. placebo
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Tetrahydroannabinol (THC) vs prochlorperazine as chemotherapy antiemetics.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Comparative trial of the antiemetic effects of THC and haloperidol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Comparison of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and prochlorperazine
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