PRIMARY STUDY

Modulatory role of the endocannabinoidome in the pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract

Key Findings:  This review introduces the expanded endocannabinoid system (“endocannabinoidome”) and highlights its complex interactions with gut microbiota in regulating gastrointestinal, inflammatory, and metabolic processes, identifying novel receptor targets for therapeutic intervention in disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and type 2 diabetes.

Type of Study:  Clinical Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Australia

Year of Pub:  2026


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Receptors Studied:  GPCR 55




Citation:  Lian J, Casari I, Falasca M. Modulatory role of the endocannabinoidome in the pathophysiology of the gastrointestinal tract. Pharmacol Res. 2022 Jan;175:106025. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.106025. Epub 2021 Dec 7. PMID: 34883211.