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Health Authorities Data Collection of THCCBD Oromucosal Spray (L'Agenz (...)
The results of the AIFA e-registry analysis align with those of other THC:CBD observational projects and reaffirm the characteristics of this therapeutic option in the management of treatment-resistant MS spasticity, a frequently overlooked symptom.
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63. A study of cortical and spinal excitability in patients affected b (...)
The therapeutic efficacy of oromucosal cannabinoid spray (THC/CBD) for the treatment of spasticity is well documented by clinical trials, and THC/CBD has been approved in Italy for the treatment of spasticity in multiple sclerosis (MS). Our study aims to assess the neurophysiological correlates of the THC/CBD effect on spasticity in MS. We enrolled 16 MS patients who underwent a neurological examination (together with modified Ashworth scale) and neurophysiological testing. For the assessment of the cortical and spinal excitability, we performed duble-pulse TMS to evaluate LICI, SICI and ICF; we also studied CSP, H/M ratio and H reflex recovery cycle. Clinical and neurophysiological results were tested before and after one month of THC/CBD spray treatment and compared with data obtained from 10 healthy controls. Patients referred a subjective decrease of spasticity after THC/CBD, confirmed by modified Ashworth scale, and showed a significant difference of the H recovery cycle (at ISI 500ms) and LICI compared to controls, that normalized after THC/CBD. CSP did not differ from healthy subjects. Our data showed that THC/CBD oromucosal spray is effective in spasticity treatment and that it probably acts at spinal and subcortical level by modulating the GABA-ergic inhibitory circuitry.
Hempseed Peptides Exert Hypocholesterolemic Effects with a Statin-Like (...)
This study had the objective of preparing a hempseed protein hydrolysate and investigating its hypocholesterolemic properties. The hydrolysate was prepared treating a total protein extract with pepsin. Nano HPLC-ESI-MS/MS analysis permitted identifying in total 90 peptides belonging to 33 proteins. In the range 0.1–1.0 mg/mL, it inhibited the catalytic activity of 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase (HMGCoAR) in a dose-dependent manner. HepG2 cells were treated with 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 mg/mL of the hydrolysate. Immunoblotting detection showed increments in the protein levels of regulatory element binding proteins 2 (SREBP2), low-density lipoprotein receptor (LDLR), and HMGCoAR. However, the parallel activation of the phospho-5′-adenosine monophosphate-activated protein kinase (AMPK) pathway, produced an inactivation of HMGCoAR by phosphorylation. The functional ability of HepG2 cells to uptake extracellular LDL was raised by 50.5 ± 2.7%, 221.5 ± 1.6%, and 109 ± 3.5%, respectively, versus the control at 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 mg/mL concentrations. Finally, also a raise of the protein level of proprotein convertase subtilisin/kexintype 9 was observed. All of these data suggest that the mechanism of action has some similarity with that of statins.
Hempseed protein hydrolysates’ effects on the proliferation and induced oxidative stress in normal and cancer cell lines SpringerLink
Food proteins from different sources can provide beneficial effects on human health by releasing the bioactive peptides that are integral part of their native structure. In this study, we tested the biological potential of hempseed protein hydrolysates (HPHs) obtained from hempseed cake protein isolate. The HPHs were prepared by enzyme hydrolysis using three different proteases of microbial origin: Alcalase®, Neutrase® and Protamex®. The antioxidant activity of the obtained hydrolysates was determined by oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) assay, while the proliferative effects on normal (HaCaT) and cancer (HeLa) cells were determined by the CellTiter 96® AQueous One Solution Reagent (MTS) assay. HPHs showed dose-dependent antiproliferative effects on HeLa cells and stimulatory effects on the proliferation of HaCaT cells. HPH obtained by Neutrase® (HPH-N) showed the highest antioxidant activity expressed as an ORAC value. The protective effect of HPH-N on H2O2-induced oxidative stress in normal and cancer cells was evaluated and 1 mg/mL of HPH-N significantly reduced the formation of intracellular reactive oxygen species (ROS) in both cell lines. The obtained results indicate the benefits of HPHs as potential natural antioxidants for the food industry and contribute to the growing trend of utilizing hempseed by-products.
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Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives isolated from hempseed and their effects on central nervous system enzymes International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition Vol 0, No 0
(2021). Hydroxycinnamic acid derivatives isolated from hempseed and their effects on central nervous system enzymes. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition: Vol. 72, No. 2, pp. 184-194.
Identification and characterization of two novel a-glucosidase inhibit (...)
Peptide is a promising source of safe hypoglycaemics in nutraceuticals. A biocatalytic approach, isolation and purification procedures, amino acid ana…
Cannabis for epilepsy is there enough evidence of efficacy Feature P (...)
Parents of children with treatment-resistant epilepsy are searching for something to help, and some are turning to cannabis to try to reduce seizure frequency. With clinical trials of cannabidiol-based drugs under way, evidence for this treatment option may soon be forthcoming. However, concerns remain about side effects, such as sedation, interactions with other drugs, and potential disturbances of brain development.
