Key Findings:  There is a relationship between the endocannabinoid system and microglial activation which in turn can be manipulated to induce therapeutic effects in patients with PD.
Type of Study:  Meta-analysis
Study Result:  Positive
Research Location(s):  Ireland, United States
Year of Pub:  2020
Cannabinoids Studied:  Endocannabinoid (unspecified)
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable
Receptors Studied:  CB2
Citation:  Kelly R, et al. Microglial Phenotypes and Their Relationship to the Cannabinoid System: Therapeutic Implications for Parkinson's Disease. Molecules. 2020; 25:(unknown pages). doi: 10.3390/molecules25030453
Authors:  Kelly R, Joers V, Tansey MG, McKernan DP, Dowd E