PRIMARY STUDY

Symptom-relieving and neuroprotective effects of the phytocannabinoid Δ9-THCV in animal models of Parkinson's disease

Key Findings:  Δ9-THCV (a CB1 antagonist) attenuated symptoms and demonstrated neuroprotective effects in an animal models of Parkinson's disease (posited to be initiated via modulation of glutamatergic transmissions.

Type of Study:  Animal Study

Study Result:  Positive

Study Location(s):  Spain

Year of Pub:  2011


Cannabinoids Studied:  Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THCV)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Receptors Studied:  CB1

Ligands Studied:  Glutamate