Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review
<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. (<i>Cannabis</i>) and its bioactive compounds, including cannabinoids and non-cannabinoids, have been extensively studied for their biological effects in recent decades. Cannabidiol (CBD), a major non-intoxicating cannabinoid in <i>Cannabis<...
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| author | Camren G. Heider Sasha A. Itenberg Jiajia Rao Hang Ma Xian Wu |
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| description | <i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. (<i>Cannabis</i>) and its bioactive compounds, including cannabinoids and non-cannabinoids, have been extensively studied for their biological effects in recent decades. Cannabidiol (CBD), a major non-intoxicating cannabinoid in <i>Cannabis</i>, has emerged as a promising intervention for cancer research. The purpose of this review is to provide insights into the relationship between CBD and cancer based on recent research findings. The anticancer effects of CBD are mainly mediated via its interaction with the endocannabinoid system, resulting in the alleviation of pain and the promotion of immune regulation. Published reviews have focused on the applications of CBD in cancer pain management and the possible toxicological effects of its excessive consumption. In this review, we aim to summarize the mechanisms of action underlying the anticancer activities of CBD against several common cancers. Studies on the efficacy and mechanisms of CBD on cancer prevention and intervention in experimental models (i.e., cell culture- and animal-based assays) and human clinical studies are included in this review. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-df237f7800af4d9dbd7cc597d4f257592023-11-23T15:38:41ZengMDPI AGBiology2079-77372022-05-0111681710.3390/biology11060817Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A ReviewCamren G. Heider0Sasha A. Itenberg1Jiajia Rao2Hang Ma3Xian Wu4Department of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USADepartment of Plant Sciences, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58102, USADepartment of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USADepartment of Kinesiology, Nutrition, and Health, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056, USA<i>Cannabis sativa</i> L. (<i>Cannabis</i>) and its bioactive compounds, including cannabinoids and non-cannabinoids, have been extensively studied for their biological effects in recent decades. Cannabidiol (CBD), a major non-intoxicating cannabinoid in <i>Cannabis</i>, has emerged as a promising intervention for cancer research. The purpose of this review is to provide insights into the relationship between CBD and cancer based on recent research findings. The anticancer effects of CBD are mainly mediated via its interaction with the endocannabinoid system, resulting in the alleviation of pain and the promotion of immune regulation. Published reviews have focused on the applications of CBD in cancer pain management and the possible toxicological effects of its excessive consumption. In this review, we aim to summarize the mechanisms of action underlying the anticancer activities of CBD against several common cancers. Studies on the efficacy and mechanisms of CBD on cancer prevention and intervention in experimental models (i.e., cell culture- and animal-based assays) and human clinical studies are included in this review.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/6/817cannabidiol (CBD)cannabinoid<i>Cannabis</i>cancerapoptosis |
| spellingShingle | Camren G. Heider Sasha A. Itenberg Jiajia Rao Hang Ma Xian Wu Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review Biology cannabidiol (CBD) cannabinoid <i>Cannabis</i> cancer apoptosis |
| title | Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review |
| title_full | Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review |
| title_fullStr | Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review |
| title_short | Mechanisms of Cannabidiol (CBD) in Cancer Treatment: A Review |
| title_sort | mechanisms of cannabidiol cbd in cancer treatment a review |
| topic | cannabidiol (CBD) cannabinoid <i>Cannabis</i> cancer apoptosis |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/6/817 |
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