Journal Article Review Epublish
PubMed: 40724820 DOI: 10.3390/ijms26146570
Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cannabinoids in Therapy of Neurodegenerative Disorders and Inflammatory Diseases of the CNS.
Int J Mol Sci 26(14)
Authors: Dorota Tomaszewska-Zaremba, Alina Gajewska, Tomasz Misztal
Affiliations
- Department of Animal Physiology, The Kielanowski Institute of Animal Physiology and Nutrition, Polish Academy of Sciences, 05-110 Jablonna, Poland.
Abstract
Many neurodegenerative diseases are associated with immune system disorders, while neurodegenerative processes often occur in inflammatory conditions of the Central Nervous System (CNS). Cannabinoids exhibit significant therapeutic potential due to their dual ability to modulate both neural and immune functions. These compounds have a broad spectrum of action, allowing them to target multiple pathological mechanisms underlying neurodegenerative and inflammatory CNS diseases. The present review outlines the therapeutic potential of cannabinoids, with a focus on their anti-inflammatory properties, in the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions, including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and Huntington's disease, as well as inflammatory CNS disorders like multiple sclerosis and HIV-associated dementia.
MeSH
Sclerosis, Endocannabinoids, Therapeutics, Cannabinoids, Neurodegenerative Diseases