PRIMARY STUDY

Novel selective agonist of GPR18, PSB-KK-1415 exerts potent anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities in animal models of intestinal inflammation and inflammatory pain

Key Findings:  Resulting data suggests that modulation of GPR18 (via agonist PSB-KK-1415 and antagonist PSB-CB5) is worth considering as a potential treatment target in intestinal inflammation and inflammatory pain.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Poland

Year of Pub:  2021


Cannabinoids Studied:  Synthetic Cannabinoid (unspecified)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Receptors Studied:  GPCR 18

Ligands Studied:  Anti-inflammatory cytokines, Pro-inflammatory cytokines




Citation:  Fabisiak A, et al. Novel selective agonist of GPR18, PSB-KK-1415 exerts potent anti-inflammatory and anti-nociceptive activities in animal models of intestinal inflammation and inflammatory pain. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2021; 33:e14003. doi: 10.1111/nmo.14003

Authors:  Fabisiak A, Fabisiak N, Mokrowiecka A, Malecka-Panas E, Jacenik D, Kordek R, Zielińska M, Kieć-Kononowicz K, Fichna J