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In recent years, cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (medical marijuana), have attracted considerable attention. This review addresses various aspects including metabolism. Other cannabinols of interest are THC and the hydroxyl quinone metabolite. Physiological influences are addressed, particularly anticancer action, receptors, antioxidants, and neurological effects. A unifying mechanism is invoked based on electron transfer, reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress.
Keywords: Cannabinoids, cannabidiol, metabolism, therapy, toxicity, electron transfer, reactive oxygen species.
The Natural Products Journal
Title:Cannabinoids (CBD, CBDHQ and THC): Metabolism, Physiological Effects, Electron Transfer, Reactive Oxygen Species and Medical Use
Volume: 4 Issue: 1
Author(s): Peter Kovacic and Ratnasamy Somanathan
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Keywords: Cannabinoids, cannabidiol, metabolism, therapy, toxicity, electron transfer, reactive oxygen species.
Abstract: In recent years, cannabinoids, particularly cannabidiol (medical marijuana), have attracted considerable attention. This review addresses various aspects including metabolism. Other cannabinols of interest are THC and the hydroxyl quinone metabolite. Physiological influences are addressed, particularly anticancer action, receptors, antioxidants, and neurological effects. A unifying mechanism is invoked based on electron transfer, reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress.
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Kovacic Peter and Somanathan Ratnasamy, Cannabinoids (CBD, CBDHQ and THC): Metabolism, Physiological Effects, Electron Transfer, Reactive Oxygen Species and Medical Use, The Natural Products Journal 2014; 4 (1) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315504666140512220028
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/2210315504666140512220028 |
Print ISSN 2210-3155 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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