Recent cannabis use in HIV is associated with reduced inflammatory markers in CSF and blood

Conclusions Recent cannabis use was associated with lower levels of inflammatory biomarkers, both in CSF and blood, but in different patterns. These results are consistent with compartmentalization of immune effects of cannabis. The principal active components of cannabis are highly lipid soluble and sequestered in brain tissue; thus, our findings are consistent with specific anti-neuroinflammatory effects that may benefit HIV neurologic dysfunction.

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Source: Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation - June 16, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Ellis, R. J., Peterson, S. N., Li, Y., Schrier, R., Iudicello, J., Letendre, S., Morgan, E., Tang, B., Grant, I., Cherner, M. Tags: HIV, Cerebrospinal Fluid Article Source Type: research