Cannabis and renal cell carcinoma
Browse the latest research linking medical marijuana / medicinal cannabis and renal cell carcinoma.
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Topics |
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| cannabinoids |
cancer,renal cell carcinoma,kidney cancer
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The Therapeutic Aspects of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) for Cancer and their Development: From Nature to Laboratory. |
Jan 2016 |
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Despite recent developments in molecular biology, there is still a lack of knowledge about the distribution of CB1 and CB2 receptors in the human kidney and their role in kidney cancer. To address this gap, we explore and demonstrate the role of the endocannabinoid system in renal cell carcinoma (RCC). In this brief overview, we elucidate the therapeutic aspects of the endocannabinoid system for various cancers and explain how this system can be used for treating kidney cancer.
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