Protective and therapeutic effects of cannabis plant extract on liver cancer induced by dimethylnitrosamine in mice

Conclusion The protective effect of cannabis extract is more pronounced in group taking cannabis before DMNA. Cannabinoids might exert their anti-tumor effects by the direct induction of apoptosis and can decrease telomerase activity by inhibiting the expression of the TERT gene. Coordination between inhibition of telomerase activity and induction of apoptosis might be a potential therapeutic agent for cancer treatment.
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research