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The potential therapeutic effects of THC on Alzheimer's disease.
Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD - 1 Jan 2014
Cao Chuanhai, Li Yaqiong, Liu Hui, Bai Ge, Mayl Jonathan, Lin Xiaoyang, Sutherland Kyle, Nabar Neel, Cai Jianfeng
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential therapeutic qualities of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) with respect to slowing or halting the hallmark characteristics of Alzheimer's disease. N2a-variant amyloid-β protein precursor (AβPP) cells were incubated with THC and assayed for amyloid-β (Aβ) levels at the 6-, 24-, and 48-hour time marks. THC was also tested for synergy with caffeine, in respect...
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