Key Findings:  Increasing evidence suggests a prominent modulatory function of the cannabinoid signaling system in the basal ganglia. Hence, use of cannabinoids as a new therapeutic target has been recommended as a promising therapy for PD.
Type of Study:  Meta-analysis
Study Result:  Positive
Study Location(s):  South Korea
Year of Pub:  2015
Cannabinoids Studied:  Cannabidiol (CBD), Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CP-x Synthetic Cannabinoids, HU-x Synthetic Cannabinoids, WIN-x Synthetic Cannabinoids, Anandamide (AEA), Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH), 2-Arachidonoyl Glycerol (2-AG), Monoacylglycerol Lipase (MAGL), Other Related Compounds
Phytocannabinoid Source:  Not Applicable
Receptors Studied:  CB1, CB2, GPCR 55, TRPV1
Ligands Studied:  Anti-inflammatory cytokines, Dopamine, GABA, Glutamate, Pro-inflammatory cytokines