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ReviewMolecules (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Cannabigerol (CBG): A Comprehensive Review of Its Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Potential.

Shijia Li, Weini Li, Naseeb Kaur Malhi, Junwei Huang, Quanqi Li, Ziwei Zhou, Ruiheng Wang, Jiangling Peng, Tong Yin, Honggen Wang

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Review in Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 27 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

27 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Shijia LiSchool of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Weini LiDepartment of Biomedical Science, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA.
Naseeb Kaur MalhiDepartment of Diabetes Complications and Metabolism, Arthur Riggs Diabetes and Metabolism Research Institute, Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope, Duarte, CA 91010, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-8981-2974
Junwei HuangSchool of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Quanqi LiSchool of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Ziwei ZhouSchool of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.ORCID 0009-0004-7315-6505
Ruiheng WangDepartment of Biomedical Science, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Cedars-Sinai Cancer Institute, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-4178-7511
Jiangling PengSchool of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Guangdong University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, China.ORCID 0000-0001-5078-4614
Tong YinSouth China Research Center for Acupuncture and Moxibustion, Medical College of Acu-Moxi and Rehabilitation, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou 510006, China.
Honggen WangSchool of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sun Yat-Sen University, Guangzhou 510006, China.ORCID 0000-0002-9648-6759

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in cannabis, has emerged as a promising therapeutic agent with a diverse range of potential applications. Unlike its well-known counterpart tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), CBG does not induce intoxication, making it an attractive option in the clinic. Recent research has shed light on CBG's intriguing molecular mechanisms, highlighting its potential to modulate multiple physiological processes. This review delves into the current understanding of CBG's molecular interactions and explores its therapeutic power to alleviate various conditions, including cancer, metabolic, pain, and inflammatory disorders, amongst others. We discuss how CBG interacts with the endocannabinoid system and other key signaling pathways, such as CB1, CB2, TPR channels, and α2-adrenoceptor, potentially influencing inflammation, pain, neurodegeneration, and other ailments. Additionally, we highlight the ongoing research efforts aimed at elucidating the full spectrum of CBG's therapeutic potential and its safety profile in clinical settings. Through this comprehensive analysis, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of CBG's role in promoting human health and pave the way for future research endeavors.

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CannabinoidsAnimalsEndocannabinoidsHumansInflammationNeoplasmsPainSignal TransductioncannabigerolCannabinoidsEndocannabinoidsCannabigerol (CBG)cannabinoid receptorendocannabinoid systemmolecular mechanism

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PMID39598860
PMCPMC11597810

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