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Phytocannabinoids in Neurological Diseases: Could They Restore a Physiological GABAergic Transmission?

Key Findings:  Endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids (e.g. THC, CBD) and their interaction capacity to modulate GABA type A receptor function makes them a novel class of compounds of interest for a wide range of patient populations with various neurological conditions.

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Result:  Inconclusive

Research Location(s):  Italy, Netherlands

Year of Pub:  2020


Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Ligands Studied:  GABA




Citation:  Cifelli P, et al. Phytocannabinoids in Neurological Diseases: Could They Restore a Physiological GABAergic Transmission?. Int J Mol Sci. 2020; 21:(unknown pages). doi: 10.3390/ijms21030723

Authors:  Cifelli P, Ruffolo G, De Felice E, Alfano V, van Vliet EA, Aronica E, Palma E