Natural killer cells are cytotoxic lymphocytes that are involved in coordinating inflammation. They provide rapid responses against virally infected cells and cancer cells. Are these lymphocytes responsive to endocannabinoids? |
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Scientists have identified over 560 chemical compounds produced by the cannabis plant. Of these compounds, more than 100 interact with endocannabinoid receptors or otherwise affect the endocannabinoid system via a non-receptor mediated pathway. These plant-derived compounds are called phytocannabinoids. Other than cannabis, do other plants produce phytocannabinoids? |
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What common cancer-related symptoms do cannabinoids seem to treat? |
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Other than phytocannabinoids, what active components have been extracted from cannabis plants? |
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Other than dizziness, what are some of the common short term adverse effects (AE) associated with cannabinoid consumption? |
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Jeffrey Sherwood Block, M.D. . is a Board-certified physician anesthesiologist and adjunct Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Additionally, he is a highly awarded horticulturist and certified Master Gardener educator with the University of Florida’s UF/IFAS Extension Program. Dr. Block’s textbook chapter “Endocannabinoid Receptors and Medical Cannabis” (Advanced Therapeutics in Pain Medicine – CRC Press 2020) is a sentinel work on integrated pain management. Block served as the Florida Medical Association’s “Designated Expert on Botanical Medicines” authoring mandated physician education; and in 2014 was appointed by Florida’s Surgeon General to determine the rules for Florida’s first cannabis law. His consultancy’s demonstrated insight and responsible leadership are valued by both allied professionals and new industries seeking knowledge of future uses for Cannabinoid medicines.