PRIMARY STUDY

The effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on Krüppel-like factor-4 expression, redox homeostasis, and inflammation in the kidney of diabetic rat

Key Findings:  THC has ameliorative effects on the impaired redox status of diabetic kidney and also it acts as an immunomodulator.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Turkey

Year of Pub:  2019


Cannabinoids Studied:  Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable




Citation:  Yanar K, et al. The effects of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on Krüppel-like factor-4 expression, redox homeostasis, and inflammation in the kidney of diabetic rat. J Cell Biochem. 2019; 120:16219-16228. doi: 10.1002/jcb.28903

Authors:  Yanar K, Coskun ZM, Beydogan AB, Aydin S, Bolkent S