Introduction The cannabinoids are a class of over 60 compounds - TopicsExpress

Introduction The cannabinoids are a class of over 60 compounds derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, as well as the synthetic or endogenous versions of these compounds.1 Cannabis has been used as a medicinal and recreational drug for many centuries, but its psychoactive properties have led to legal regulations around access and use in most countries.2 Despite this, scientific research into both natural and synthetic cannabinoids has continued. Studies are now being conducted on the potential efficacy of cannabinoids, both natural and synthetic, as anticancer agents and their possible mechanisms of action. medicinalgenomics/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Cannabinoids_Cancer_CMAR-36105-critical-appraisal-of-the-potential-use-of-cannabinoids-in-c_082913.pdf