Psychoactive ingredient of cannabis reduces tumor growth in cancer Bashny.Net

Scientists from the University of East Anglia found that the psychoactive ingredient of cannabis reduces tumor growth in cancer.

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The researchers used samples of human cancer cells to form tumors in mice. Then these tumors were taken certain doses of the compounds of cannabis – tetrahydrocannabinol. Researchers found that two cell receptors responded positively to the active ingredient in marijuana.

Dr. Peter McCormick said: "THC, the main active component of marijuana, has anti-cancer properties. This compound acts via a specific family of cell receptors called cannabinoid. It is unclear which of these receptors is responsible for the antitumor effects of THC. But the results help explain how the little-known THC in different doses affect tumor growth".

McCormick also warned cancer patients that they should resist the temptation to self-medicate. "Our research uses an isolated chemical compound in a certain concentration. Cancer patients should not use cannabis in self-treatment, and I hope that our research will lead to a safe synthetic equivalent that will be available in the future."

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