A study from Spain indicates that the ECS plays an important role in the treatment of HER2-positive cancer.
Tag: Endocannabinoid System
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Orphan Receptors in Cancer
An “orphan receptor” is the term for a receptor in the body whose natural activator is not known.
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Combining CBD with Anti-Epileptic Drugs
The study also provides support for using CBD as a first-line treatment for epilepsy, rather than a last resort.
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Loss of Cannabinoid Receptors in Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a menstrual complication that affects one in five women.
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TRPV1 Protects Neurons in Multiple Sclerosis
The heat you feel when you bite into a spicy pepper? It comes from activation of TRPV1 receptors.
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Results Pending
The ECS is required for eliminating fearful memories, or at least making them palatable.
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Ketamine Functions Through CB1
Ketamine is a dissociative anesthetic that has shown some promise for treating severe depression.
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Ibuprofen as a FAAH Inhibitor
Ibuprofen is unique because it’s also a FAAH inhibitor and slows the breakdown of anandamide.
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Who’s in My Entourage?
The entourage effect was a term first used to describe the various endocannabinoids that work together.
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CB2 Protects Against Fibrosis
Activating the CB2 receptor ameliorated nicotine-induced fibrosis, while blocking the receptor exacerbated the problem.