Key Findings:  Looking for possible treatment options for inflammatory chronic bowel diseases, this study finds that the cannabidiol-loaded hydrogel system has good biosafety, and can alleviate inflammation by regulating the polarization direction of macrophages, and then inhibiting the secretion of pro-inflammatory factors.
Type of Study:  Laboratory Study
Study Result:  Positive
Research Location(s):  China
Year of Pub:  2024
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable
Route of Administration:  In vitro
Citation:  Wang Y, et al. The injectable hydrogel loading cannabidiol to regulate macrophage polarization in vitro for the treatment of chronic enteritis. J Appl Biomater Funct Mater. 2024; 22:22808000241289022. doi: 10.1177/22808000241289022
Authors:  Wang Y, Ji X, Wang X, Sun M, Li C, Wu D