PRIMARY STUDY

(+)-trans-Cannabidiol-2-hydroxy pentyl is a dual CB 1 R antagonist/CB 2 R agonist that prevents diabetic nephropathy in mice

Key Findings:  Both (+)-enantiomers of cannabidiol (CBD) in this mouse model show potential therapeutic use in metabolic and immune-related disorders such as Type-1 diabetes and diabetic kidney disease by targeting type 1 and type 2 CB receptors.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  Germany, Spain

Year of Pub:  2021


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Isolate

Chemotype:  Chemotype III

Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2




Citation:  González-Mariscal I, et al. (+)-trans-Cannabidiol-2-hydroxy pentyl is a dual CB1R antagonist/CB2R agonist that prevents diabetic nephropathy in mice. Pharmacol Res. 2021; 169:105492. doi: 10.1016/j.phrs.2021.105492

Authors:  González-Mariscal I, Carmona-Hidalgo B, Winkler M, Unciti-Broceta JD, Escamilla A, Gómez-Cañas M, Fernández-Ruiz J, Fiebich BL, Romero-Zerbo SY, Bermúdez-Silva FJ, Collado JA, Muñoz E