"Recent Advances in Cannabinoid Research" ed. by Willard James Costain, Robert Brad Laprairie

The purpose of this book is to summarize some leading areas of research in the cannabinoid field where knowledge gaps are actively being addressed. The research described herein spans basic biological and clinical research.

Scientific interest in cannabinoid research is currently experiencing a significant increase because of changing attitudes toward Cannabis and the evolving awareness of its pharmaceutical benefits. Coincidently, numerous jurisdictions are moving toward legalizing Cannabis and Cannabis-derived products, which reflects a larger global movement to understand Cannabis and its bioactive chemicals for their potential biomedical uses, harms, and economic value. Research activities are surging to fill important knowledge gaps in the field of cannabinoids as they continue to be identified.


Contents
1.Introduction to Recent Advances in Cannabinoid Research
2.Zebrafish as a High-Throughput In Vivo Model for Testing the Bioactivity of Cannabinoids
3.Structural Insights from Recent CB1 X-Ray Crystal Structures
4.Quality Traits of Medical Cannabis sativa L. Inflorescences and Derived Products Based on Comprehensive Mass-Spectrometry Analytical Investigation
5.The United Chemicals of Cannabis: Beneficial Effects of Cannabis Phytochemicals on the Brain and Cognition
6.Modulation of Pain by Endocannabinoids in the Periphery
7.Possible Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Tourette Syndrome
8.Cannabis Use Disorder
9.Bioligands Acting on the Cannabinoid Receptor CB1 for the Treatment of Withdrawal Syndrome Caused by Cannabis sativa
10.Pediatric Dosing Considerations for Medical Cannabis
11.Cannabis for Pediatric and Adult Epilepsy