Molecular Biology and Biochemistry of Cannabis
A special issue of Current Issues in Molecular Biology (ISSN 1467-3045). This special issue belongs to the section "Biochemistry, Molecular and Cellular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 10
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cannabis; phytochemicals; plant physiology; product safety; sustainable agriculture
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As global interest in Cannabis sativa for agricultural and industrial applications continues to expand, there is a growing need to elucidate the underlying molecular mechanisms within this plant. Similarly, with the proliferating use of cannabis for medicinal applications, there is a tremendous need to identify the molecular mechanisms impacting animal and human systems. This Special Issue focuses on the molecular biology and biochemistry of cannabis, either within the plant or its application to other systems. Articles will highlight advances in genomics, gene regulation, plant–microbe interactions, and phytochemical pathways in cannabis. Studies investigating the molecular pharmacology, physiology, and mechanisms of action of cannabis-derived compounds in animal models or human systems are also encouraged. This includes research on cannabinoid receptor signaling, neurobiology, immunomodulation, oncology, and metabolic or reproductive effects. By integrating molecular plant sciences with medical research, this collection aims to advance our understanding of cannabis and its impacts across biological systems.
Dr. Craig M. Schluttenhofer
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cannabis sativa
- molecular biology
- phytochemical pathways
- cannabinoid receptors
- genomics
- neurobiology
- immunomodulation
- plant–microbe interactions
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