Marijuana may block Alzheimer's

Medical Marijuana in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis.
Post Reply
User avatar
CureOrBust
Family Elder
Posts: 3374
Joined: Wed Jul 27, 2005 2:00 pm
Location: Sydney, Australia

Marijuana may block Alzheimer's

Post by CureOrBust »

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4286435.stm
They looked closely at brain cell receptors to which cannabinoids bind, allowing their effects to be felt.

They also studied structures called microglia, which activate the brain's immune response.

Microglia collect near the plaque deposits associated with Alzheimer's disease and, when active, cause inflammation.
...
The researchers found that the presence of amyloid protein in the rats' brains activated immune cells.

However, rats that also received the cannabinoid showed no sign of microglia activation.

Using cell cultures, the researchers confirmed that cannabinoids counteracted the activation of microglia and thus reduced inflammation.
robbie
Family Elder
Posts: 1300
Joined: Thu Jan 27, 2005 3:00 pm
Location: Northern Ontario, Canada

Post by robbie »

No Alzheimers for me whoo hoo...
Had ms for 28 yrs,
8.5 EDSS
SPMS, 54 yrs old
Taking it day by day
Post Reply
  • Similar Topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post

Return to “Medical Marijuana”