| Literature DB >> 32109623 |
Han Li1, Yuzhi Liu1, Danni Tian1, Lei Tian1, Xingke Ju1, Liang Qi1, Yongbo Wang1, Chengyuan Liang2.
Abstract
Herein, 11 general types of natural cannabinoids from Cannabis sativa as well as 50 (-)-CBD analogues with therapeutic potential were described. The underlying molecular mechanisms of CBD as a therapeutic candidate for epilepsy and neurodegenerative diseases were comprehensively clarified. CBD indirectly acts as an endogenous cannabinoid receptor agonist to exert its neuroprotective effects. CBD also promotes neuroprotection through different signal transduction pathways mediated indirectly by cannabinoid receptors. Furthermore, CBD prevents the glycogen synthase kinase 3β (GSK-3β) hyperphosphorylation caused by Aβ and may be developed as a new therapeutic candidate for Alzheimer's disease.Entities:
Keywords: Alzheimer’s disease (AD); Cannabidiol (CBD); Cannabinoids; Cannabis; Epilepsy; Neurodegenerative disease
Year: 2020 PMID: 32109623 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejmech.2020.112163
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Eur J Med Chem ISSN: 0223-5234 Impact factor: 6.514