PRIMARY STUDY
Chemical and Bioinformatics Analyses of the Anti-Leishmanial and Anti-Oxidant Activities of Hemp Essential Oil
Key Findings: The authors posit that hemp essential oil (EO) containing with myrcene, α-pinene and E-caryophyllene may be useful in the treatment of certain infective diseases.
Type of Study: Animal Study
Study Result: Positive
Research Location(s): Italy, Pakistan, Turkey
Year of Pub: 2021
Cannabinoids Studied:
Phytocannabinoid Source: Hemp derived
Terpenes Studied: ß-Caryophyllene, Myrcene, Pinene
Receptors Studied: CB2, PPAR - Alpha
Ligands Studied: Acetylcholine
Dosage: 2.5 mL/kg, i.p.
Route of Administration: Injection
Citation: Menghini L, et al. Chemical and Bioinformatics Analyses of the Anti-Leishmanial and Anti-Oxidant Activities of Hemp Essential Oil. Biomolecules. 2021; 11:(unknown pages). doi: 10.3390/biom11020272
Authors: Menghini L, Ferrante C, Carradori S, D'Antonio M, Orlando G, Cairone F, Cesa S, Filippi A, Fraschetti C, Zengin G, Ak G, Tacchini M, Iqbal K
