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| − | Cannabinol ([[CBN]]) is a weak psychoactive [[cannabinoid]] found | + | Cannabinol ([[CBN]]) is a weak psychoactive [[cannabinoid]] usually found in trace amounts (<1%) in Cannabis [[sativa]] and Cannabis [[indica]]. It is the final metabolite of [[cannabigerolic acid]] ([[CBGa]]) through the [[tetrahydrocannabinol]] ([[THC]]) biosynthetic pathway, and can be indicative of the age of the cannabis. |
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| + | == Biochemistry == | ||
| + | CBN acts as a weak agonist of [[CB1 receptors]] but has a higher affinity to [[CB2 receptors]], with lower affinities in comparison to THC. | ||
| + | [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8d/Cannabinol-C4.png] | ||
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| + | == Medicinal Properties == | ||
| + | Because it is a somewhat selective CB2 receptor agonist, it is used experimentally as an immunosuppressant, which can be useful in autoimmune related diseases such as lupus and type 2 diabetes. | ||
| + | CBN is the cannabinoid with very promising antibacterial properties that may prove useful in treating drug resistant bacterial infections [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18681481]. It has also been implicated as a bone stimulant, and may help regenerate bone mass lost due to osteoporosis [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25891514]. Finally, CBN is the primary appetite stimulant in cannabis, and may therefore be used to treat patient under-nutrition caused by nausea. | ||
Latest revision as of 10:44, 6 May 2015
Cannabinol (CBN) is a weak psychoactive cannabinoid usually found in trace amounts (<1%) in Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. It is the final metabolite of cannabigerolic acid (CBGa) through the tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) biosynthetic pathway, and can be indicative of the age of the cannabis.
Biochemistry
CBN acts as a weak agonist of CB1 receptors but has a higher affinity to CB2 receptors, with lower affinities in comparison to THC. [1]
Medicinal Properties
Because it is a somewhat selective CB2 receptor agonist, it is used experimentally as an immunosuppressant, which can be useful in autoimmune related diseases such as lupus and type 2 diabetes. CBN is the cannabinoid with very promising antibacterial properties that may prove useful in treating drug resistant bacterial infections [2]. It has also been implicated as a bone stimulant, and may help regenerate bone mass lost due to osteoporosis [3]. Finally, CBN is the primary appetite stimulant in cannabis, and may therefore be used to treat patient under-nutrition caused by nausea.
