The Role of Cannabinoids in Human Health
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049). This special issue belongs to the section "Medicinal Chemistry".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editor
Interests: cannabinoids; infection; sepsis and its early indications; intravital imaging microcirculation; septic shock stroke
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Dear Colleagues,
Since the discovery of human cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous ligands, cannabinoid research has shown exponential growth in both the role of the endogenous cannabinoid system in health and the potential implications for treating pathological conditions. The development of synthetic cannabinoid molecules further accelerated progress in this research area. The Special Issue of the Molecules journal focuses on the mechanisms of cannabinoids in human health to lay the foundation for exploring novel substances interacting with the endogenous cannabinoid system for healthy aging and disease prevention. We invite manuscripts related to the impact of cannabinoids on the central nervous system in terms of neuroprotection and the potential effects on neurodegeneration. Submissions from other areas of cannabinoid research, such as immune response to inflammation and infection, are also welcome.
Prof. Dr. Christian Lehmann
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- cannabinoids
- synthetic cannabinoids
- human health
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