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Targeting cannabinoid CB2 receptors in the Central Nervous System. Medicinal chemistry approaches with focus on neurodegenerative disorders

Frontiers in Neuroscience, 2016
Endocannabinoids activate two types of specific receptors, namely cannabinoid CB1 and CB2. Contrary to the psychotropic actions of agonists of CB1 receptors, and serious side effects of the selective antagonists of this receptor, drugs acting on CB2 ...
Gema Navarro, Paula Morales, Carmen Rodríguez-Cueto, Javier Fernández-Ruiz, Nadine Jagerovic, Rafael Franco   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Novel Technique of Overtube‐assisted Ultrathin Endoscopic Biliary Drainage Using Multi‐Hole Self‐Expandable Metal Stents: A Case Report

DEN Open, Volume 6, Issue 1, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) is the standard procedure for biliary drainage; however, access can be challenging in patients with altered anatomy or tumor‐related distortion. Endoscopic ultrasound‐guided biliary drainage (EUS‐BD) is a common alternative, yet it is not always feasible, particularly in patients with prior
Akinobu Koiwai, Morihisa Hirota, Kei Ishikawa, Chihiro Yunomura, Takuro Nakaya, Yuki Miyashita, Nana Inomata, Kennichi Satoh   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Development of a novel risk score reflecting the relative harm potential of synthetic cannabinoids based on prevalence estimates, well‐documented intoxication cases and basic pharmacological data

Addiction, Volume 121, Issue 4, Page 870-882, April 2026.
Abstract Background and aims While the health hazards of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) are often approximated using in vitro pharmacological parameters as surrogate, this approach fails to consider pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic complexity.
Michaela J. Sommer, Katharina Elisabeth Grafinger, Maren Hermanns‐Clausen, Volker Auwärter   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Signal Amplification in the HPT Axis—Evidence for Its Existence, Location, Significance, and Molecular Mechanisms

Acta Physiologica, Volume 242, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Thyroid hormones (THs) are under negative feedback regulation via the hypothalamic–pituitary‐thyroid (HPT) axis. How this axis operates to keep the circulating THs within a narrow physiological range is not well understood quantitatively. Led by the design principle of robust homeostatic feedback control, here we review and synthesize the ...
Li Jing, Sarahna A. Moyd, Qiang Zhang
wiley   +1 more source

Sex‐specific impact of repeated adolescent vapour exposure to JWH‐018 on dopamine response, behaviour and pharmacokinetics across adolescence and adulthood

British Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 183, Issue 7, Page 1517-1538, April 2026.
Abstract Background and Purpose Alarming trends show that vaping e‐cigarettes containing synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists, such as JWH‐018, is increasing among youth. However, the effects of these trends are unclear in both sexes. We therefore characterized the neuropharmacological effects of adolescent JWH‐018 inhalation in male and female rats.
Nicholas Pintori, Cristina Manis, Enrica Spano, Nicola Simola, Alessandro Ieraci, Pierluigi Caboni, Gaetano Di Chiara, Maria Antonietta De Luca   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Functional Neuroanatomy of Brain Cannabinoid Receptors

Neurobiology of Disease, 1998
The effects of the primary psychoactive constituent of marijuana, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol, are mediated by cannabinoid receptors, CB1 and CB2. The CB1 receptors display a unique central nervous system (CNS) distribution and are present in mammalian brain
Christopher S. Breivogel, Steven R. Childers   +1 more
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Evaluation of preclinical antipsychotic models used to support first‐in‐human clinical trials

British Journal of Pharmacology, Volume 183, Issue 7, Page 1364-1389, April 2026.
Abstract Schizophrenia is regarded as a complex and heterogeneous psychiatric disorder, characterised by diverse symptoms and comorbidities, which complicate both clinical management and drug development. Current pharmacological treatment, primarily based on dopamine D2 receptor antagonism or partial agonism, which has not markedly progressed since the
Thi Viet Ha Nguyen, Declan P. McKernan, John P. Kelly   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Targeting the LPI/GPR55 Axis in MAFLD and MASH: Novel Insights, Therapeutic Strategies and Future Directions

Liver International, Volume 46, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Metabolic dysfunction‐associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), recently redefined from non‐alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), highlights the central role of metabolic dysfunction in its pathophysiology. The L‐α‐lysophosphatidylinositol/G protein‐coupled receptor 55 (LPI/GPR55) axis, an element of the endocannabinoidome, has emerged as a key
Jerome Lian, Ricky R Lareu, Mohan Patil, Marco Falasca   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Exploring the Therapeutic Potential of Cannabidiol in Cutaneous Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Integrated Computational and Experimental Study

International Journal of Quantum Chemistry, Volume 126, Issue 5, March 5, 2026.
Cannabidiol (CBD) exhibits increased reactivity, stronger CB1 receptor binding, and enhanced cytotoxicity against A431 squamous carcinoma cells compared to 5‐fluorouracil (5‐FU). Integrated DFT, molecular docking, and experimental analyses demonstrate CBD's improved stability and binding affinity, highlighting its potential as an alternative ...
Andrea Jess Josiah, Krishna Kuben Govender, Penny Poomani Govender, Werner Cordier, Margo Nell, Suprakas Sinha Ray   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

The photoswitchable cannabinoid azo‐HU308 enables optical control of Ca2+ dynamics in INS‐1 β‐cells via off‐target effects on TRPC channels

FEBS Open Bio, Volume 16, Issue 3, Page 520-531, March 2026.
Light activation of the photoswitchable cannabinoid ligand azo‐HU308 triggers Ca2+ influx in pancreatic β‐cells through TRPC channels, independent of CB2 cannabinoid receptors. This reveals a non‐GPCR pathway for cannabinoid modulation of β‐cell Ca2+ dynamics and establishes azo‐HU308 as an optical tool to study cannabinoid signaling through TRP ...
Alexander E. G. Viray, James A. Frank
wiley   +1 more source