Activation Of GPR55 Receptors Exacerbates OxLDL-Induced Lipid Accumulation And Inflammatory Responses, While Reducing Cholesterol Efflux From Human Macrophages

Atherosclerosis

Key Findings

Treatment with cannabidiol, a selective antagonist of GPR55, counteracted these pro-atherogenic and proinflammatory O-1602-mediated effects.

Information and Links


Link: Activation Of GPR55 Receptors Exacerbates OxLDL-Induced Lipid Accumulation And Inflammatory Responses, While Reducing Cholesterol Efflux From Human Macrophages

Year: 2015

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126839


Ratings

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Atherosclerosis — 1


Possibility of efficacy for cannabis in treatment of Atherosclerosis according to the results found in this study.

Drugs Used

CBD