The endocannabinoid system in zebrafish and its potential to study the effects of Cannabis in humans

Zebrafish is considered an unprecedented animal model in drug discovery. A review of the literature presents highlights and elucidates the biological effects of chemical components found in Cannabis sativa. Particular attention is paid to endocannabinoid system (eCB) and its main receptors (CB1 and...

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Published in:Laboratory animal research 2022, 38(1), , pp.6-17
Main Authors: Bailone, Ricardo Lacava, Fukushima, Hirla Costa Silva, de Aguiar, Luis Kluwe, Borra, Ricardo Carneiro
Format: Article
Language:English
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9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Animal model research
Cannabidiol
CB1
CB2
Review
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Summary:Zebrafish is considered an unprecedented animal model in drug discovery. A review of the literature presents highlights and elucidates the biological effects of chemical components found in Cannabis sativa. Particular attention is paid to endocannabinoid system (eCB) and its main receptors (CB1 and CB2). The zebrafish model is a promising one for the study of cannabinoids because of the many similarities to the human system. Despite the recent advances on the eCB system, there is still the need to elucidate some of the interactions and, thus, the zebrafish model can be used for that purpose as it respects the 3Rs concept and reduced time and costs. In view of the relevance of cannabinoids in the treatment and prevention of diseases, as well as the importance of the zebrafish animal model in elucidating the biological effects of new drugs, the aim of this study was to bring to light information on the use of the zebrafish animal model in testing C. sativa-based medicines.
ISSN:1738-6055
2233-7660
2233-7660
DOI:10.1186/s42826-022-00116-5