Cannabidiol-2′,6′-dimethyl ether, a cannabidiol derivative, is a highly potent and selective 15-lipoxygenase inhibitor.

“Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the major components of marijuana, is known to inhibit LOX activity…

15-LOX is suggested to be involved in development of atherosclerosis, and CBDD may be a useful prototype for producing medicines for atherosclerosis.”

http://dmd.aspetjournals.org/content/37/8/1733.long

“15-lipoxygenase inhibitors as anti-atherosclerosis agents.”  http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18465533

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