This perspective aims to put into context the recent article by Landucci et al.(2018)on mechanisms involved in the neuroprotective effects of meloxicam on an organotypic hippocampal slice cultures(OHSCs)model.In vitro...This perspective aims to put into context the recent article by Landucci et al.(2018)on mechanisms involved in the neuroprotective effects of meloxicam on an organotypic hippocampal slice cultures(OHSCs)model.In vitro cell cultures are the main method for studying large quantities of homogeneous cells in an isolated environment.Thus,the use of primary dissociated neuron,astrocyte,oligodendrocyte,microglia,or endothelial cell cultures has become a standard展开更多
Plants from the genus Cannabis,and strains of Cannabis sativa in particular,have been used in medicine since ancient times.The Cannabis plant contains more than 500 chemical compounds,with two main phytocannabinoids c...Plants from the genus Cannabis,and strains of Cannabis sativa in particular,have been used in medicine since ancient times.The Cannabis plant contains more than 500 chemical compounds,with two main phytocannabinoids consisting of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol(THC),the psychoactive constituent,and cannabidiol(CBD),which does not bear this effect.This paper aims at providing a perspective on the potential therapeutic effects of CBD based on its preferential interaction with transient potential receptor V2(TRPV2).Many formulations based on Cannabis extract have been licensed for therapeutic use in some Western countries.Among these,the most relevant are Sativex(THC+CBD,used mainly for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis)and Epidyolex(purified plant-derived CBD,used for some rare childhood epilepsies).展开更多
基金supported by the Spanish Ministerio de Economia y Competitividad(MINECO)co-financed with FEDER funds ‘‘una manera de hacer Europa"(reference RTC-2015-4094-1)+1 种基金Junta de Castilla y León(reference LE025P17)Neural Therapies SL(reference NT-Dev01)
文摘This perspective aims to put into context the recent article by Landucci et al.(2018)on mechanisms involved in the neuroprotective effects of meloxicam on an organotypic hippocampal slice cultures(OHSCs)model.In vitro cell cultures are the main method for studying large quantities of homogeneous cells in an isolated environment.Thus,the use of primary dissociated neuron,astrocyte,oligodendrocyte,microglia,or endothelial cell cultures has become a standard
文摘Plants from the genus Cannabis,and strains of Cannabis sativa in particular,have been used in medicine since ancient times.The Cannabis plant contains more than 500 chemical compounds,with two main phytocannabinoids consisting of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol(THC),the psychoactive constituent,and cannabidiol(CBD),which does not bear this effect.This paper aims at providing a perspective on the potential therapeutic effects of CBD based on its preferential interaction with transient potential receptor V2(TRPV2).Many formulations based on Cannabis extract have been licensed for therapeutic use in some Western countries.Among these,the most relevant are Sativex(THC+CBD,used mainly for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis)and Epidyolex(purified plant-derived CBD,used for some rare childhood epilepsies).
