The good and the bad effects of (−) trans-delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) on humans
EA Carlini - Toxicon, 2004 - Elsevier
This review analyses the therapeutic usefulness of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and its potential
to induce adverse reactions on humans. During the last 30 years an enormous amount of
research was carried out resulting in the disclosure of the cannabinoid system in Central
Nervous System, with its CB1 and CB2 receptors, and the agonist anandamide. Under the
clinical point of view, Δ9-THC produces some therapeutic benefits which are beyond
reasonable doubt. Thus, the effects on nausea/emesis due to cancer chemotherapy, as …
to induce adverse reactions on humans. During the last 30 years an enormous amount of
research was carried out resulting in the disclosure of the cannabinoid system in Central
Nervous System, with its CB1 and CB2 receptors, and the agonist anandamide. Under the
clinical point of view, Δ9-THC produces some therapeutic benefits which are beyond
reasonable doubt. Thus, the effects on nausea/emesis due to cancer chemotherapy, as …