PRIMARY STUDY

Microglial Phenotypes and Their Relationship to the Cannabinoid System: Therapeutic Implications for Parkinson's Disease

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