PRIMARY STUDY

Emerging Therapeutic Targets of Sepsis-Associated Acute Kidney Injury.

Key Findings:  The endocannabinoid system represents a unique target for the treatment of sepsis.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Positive

Research Location(s):  United States

Year of Pub:  2015


Cannabinoids Studied:  Anandamide (AEA)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable

Receptors Studied:  CB2, PPAR - Alpha




Citation:  Swaminathan S, et al. Emerging therapeutic targets of sepsis-associated acute kidney injury. Semin Nephrol. 2015; 35:38-54. doi: 10.1016/j.semnephrol.2015.01.005

Authors:  Swaminathan S, Rosner MH, Okusa MD