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ArticlebioRxiv : the preprint server for biology2025

Optimal Cannabinoid-Terpene Combination Ratios Suppress Mutagenicity of Gastric Reflux in Normal and Metaplastic Esophageal Cells.

Aaron Goldman, Gabriel Gonzalez, Svetlana A Karpova, Leutz Buon, Masood A Shammas, Hiroshi Mashimo, Markus H Frank, Natasha Y Frank

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Aaron GoldmanDepartment of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-9129-1311
Gabriel GonzalezDepartment of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Svetlana A KarpovaVA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.
Leutz BuonDana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Masood A ShammasDana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center, Boston, MA, USA.
Hiroshi MashimoDepartment of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Markus H FrankTransplant Research Program, Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
Natasha Y FrankVA Boston Healthcare System, Boston, MA, USA.

Funding

Stem Cell Integral Membrane Transporter ABCB5 and Dermal RegenerationP01AG071463 · NIA · BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · PI Markus H. Frank · 2022 to 2026
$13.6M
ABCB5-positive stem cells for LSCD therapyR01EY025794 · NEI · BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · PI NATASHA Y FRANK, Markus H. Frank · 2016 to 2026
$6.1M
Multipotent ABCB5-positive cell therapeutics for corneal diseaseR24EY028767 · NEI · BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · PI FRANK, MARKUS H., FRANK, NATASHA Y · 2018 to 2022
$5.9M
Skin-Intrinsic Immunosuppressive Mesenchymal Stem Cells and aGVHDR01HL161087 · NHLBI · BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL · PI FRANK, MARKUS H., FRANK, NATASHA Y · 2022 to 2025
$1.7M
Integrated Micro Scale transcriptional profiling of cell communication networksR33CA160344 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON · PI ALARID, ELAINE T, BEEBE, DAVID J · 2011 to 2013
$818k
BLRD VA I01 BX006004NCI NIH HHS R33 CA160344NEI NIH HHS R01 EY025794NEI NIH HHS R24 EY028767NHLBI NIH HHS R01 HL161087NIA NIH HHS P01 AG071463RRD VA I01 RX000989
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Abstract

Background: Esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) frequently arises from chronic exposure to acid and bile reflux, with secondary bile acids, such as deoxycholic acid (DCA), contributing to its pathogenesis through mechanisms involving reactive oxygen species (ROS), oxidative DNA damage, and resistance to apoptosis. The human endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates diverse anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and analgesic pathways implicated in disease modulation. Despite its therapeutic promise, effective pharmacological activation of the ECS remains challenging. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate whether specific cannabinoid-terpene combinations targeting the ECS could attenuate the mutagenic and cytotoxic effects of bile acid-induced stress in esophageal cell models. Additionally, we assessed the clinical significance of ECS-related protein receptors in the progression of EAC. Design: Methods: We utilized Results: A 1:5 ratio of cannabigerol (CBG) to Phytol (Phy) was found to significantly reduce DCA-induced DNA damage, preserve mitochondrial membrane potential, and decrease ROS levels. This combination also enhanced apoptosis in damaged cells and diminished mutagenicity. Analysis of patient samples revealed that the expression of the ECS-associated receptor protein CB1 correlated with EAC progression, suggesting a broader clinical role for ECS modulation in cancer prevention. Conclusion: Modulation of the ECS through carefully selected cannabinoid-terpene ratios can mitigate bile acid-induced esophageal damage and may reduce carcinogenic progression. These findings support further

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Barrett’s esophagusbile acidsdeoxycholic acidendocannabinoid systemgastroesophageal reflux disease

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PMID41040236
PMCPMC12485961

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