Colorectal cancer is becoming increasingly common and proving deadly - especially among young people
A new Pennsylvania State University study found 10 synthetic cannabinoids that slowed the growth of colon cancer tumor cells in petri dishes
Cannabinoid receptors are involved in the maintenance of the digestive system
Prior studies have suggested that two of these receptors may turn tumor growth 'on' or 'off'
Cannabis has been shown to treat chemo-related nausea, pain and some very particular seizures, but it is very much unclear whether it has benefits for cancer
Importantly, the compounds used in the study do not come from cannabis but are made in the lab to resemble the structure of compounds in the plant
Synthetic cannabis may slow the growth of bowel cancer, a new study suggests.
Researchers at Pennsylvania State University tested several synthetic and natural compounds derived from the plant against the cancer cells.
While natural cannabis had little effect on the disease cells, 10 different synthetic compounds that all worked to slow the growth of tumor cells.
The study is far from proof that marijuana cures cancer, but it may suggest that some cannabis-related compounds might be useful in developing new treatments for colorectal cancer, rates of which are rising, particularly among young Americans.
Cancer treatment often winds up at the center of the controversy swirling around medical marijuana….
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