Cannabinoids as Emergent Therapy Against COVID-19

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“The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the severe acute respiratory distress syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-Cov-2), was identified for the first time in late 2019 in China, resulting in a global pandemic of massive impact. Despite a fast development and implementation of vaccination strategies, and the scouting of several pharmacological treatments, alternative effective treatments are still needed. In this regard, cannabinoids represent a promising approach because they have been proven to exhibit several immunomodulatory, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties in COVID-19 disease models and related pathological conditions. This mini-review aims at providing a practical brief overview of the potential applications of cannabinoids so far identified for the treatment and prevention of COVID-19, finally considering key aspects related to their technological and clinical implementation.”

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35512732/

“Overall, cannabinoids offer a great pharmacological potential in the management of COVID-19. It is to be hoped that the scientific evidence so far reported on cannabinoids effects along with the possibilities offered by drug delivery systems will entice the development of valuable therapies in this area.”

https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/can.2022.0018

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