Therapeutic Potential of Non-Psychotropic Cannabidiol in Ischemic Stroke

Therapeutic Potential of Non-Psychotropic Cannabidiol in Ischemic Stroke

Cannabis contains the psychoactive component delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta9-THC), and the non-psychoactive components cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol, and cannabigerol. It is well-known that delta9-THC and other cannabinoid CB1 receptor agonists are neuroprotective during global and focal ischemi...

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Main Authors: Michihiro Fujiwara, Kazuhide Hayakawa, Kenichi Mishima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2010-07-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
cannabinoids
cannabidiol
ischemic stroke
neuroprotective effect
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/3/7/2197/

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