Cannabidiol and Pancreatic Cancer (study)

Again we bring news of another story that Cannabidiol (CBD) may be beneficial all the while the U.S.Congress sits on legislation that could EndTheMadness called Cannabis Prohibition.

Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-psychoactive cannabiniod compound found in all species of the "Cannabis Plant". Medically for centuries, cannabis as a whole and CBDs has been shown to have great medicinal value. Benefits are but not limited to: Alleviates Anxiety, Strengthen immune system, Therapeutic, All Natural, Anti-Oxidant, Promotes Glucose Tolerance, Helps with pain, and Non-Habit Forming.

The abstract of the study and link is listed below;

Cannabidiol and Pancreatic CancerGPR55 signalling promotes proliferation of pancreatic cancer cells and tumor growth in mice, and its inhibition increases effects of gemcitabine

Abstract

The life expectancy for pancreatic cancer patients has seen no substantial changes in the last 40 years as very few and mostly just palliative treatments are available. As the five years survival rate remains around 5%, the identification of novel pharmacological targets and development of new therapeutic strategies are urgently needed.

Link https://www.nature.com/articles/s41388-018-0390-1.epdf?referrer_access_token=FvEcIhU8Cnu9MbGNlT6IJdRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0MPNKgp2XuUJihvp_Z9RuFO_XgsDFWjzs-UQvcDKLRwCuiNlMXYCT-qSgm4MpQUv6ns2wfnZr-LZBKiNoXc9cKc9-aOr-v0edqekHWztBoNv9So22SfiSORY0Y2fzMopvy1gNBhyCU2gKyPNdDT5_m1pnmyroVtBw4Ns_IKdegMQrJVfz8mP05C99_YKgYEo4vA4fkLWhPttZtHVLxitAEifVVnwof9Xc30yePPIyL70YoMYqFDtyNhf1d0E55LNorVBsTgJDOqJDbCdUy8qSV6&tracking_referrer=www.biospace.com