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Endocannabinoids Inhibit the Induction of Virulence in Enteric Pathogens

Key Findings:  Resulting data shows that mice with increased levels of 2-AG are protected from enteric infection by Enterobacteriaceae pathogens.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2020


Cannabinoids Studied:  2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG), Microbiome

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Ellermann M, et al. Endocannabinoids Inhibit the Induction of Virulence in Enteric Pathogens. Cell. 2020; 183:650-665.e15. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.09.022

Authors:  Ellermann M, Pacheco AR, Jimenez AG, Russell RM, Cuesta S, Kumar A, Zhu W, Vale G, Martin SA, Raj P, McDonald JG, Winter SE, Sperandio V