Synthetic cannabinoid against asthma?
Animal research shows that the synthetic cannabinoid WIN 55212-2, which exerts similar effects as THC inhibits neurogenic inflammations [1]in airway tissues. This anti-inflammatory effect was mediated by CB2 receptors.
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(Source: Yoshihara S, et al. J Pharmacol Sci. 2005;98(1):77-82.)
Footnotes
[1] asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
