The Potential of Cannabichromene (CBC) as a Therapeutic Agent

There is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants to treat a variety of diseases, and one of the most commonly used medicinal plants globally is Cannabis sativa. The two most abundant cannabinoids (Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol) have been governmentally approved to treat selected medical conditions; however, the plant produces over 100 cannabinoids, including cannabichromene (CBC). While the cannabinoids share a common precursor molecule, cannabigerol, they are structurally and pharmacologically unique. These differences may engender differing therapeutic potentials. In this review, we will examine what is currently known about CBC with regards to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and receptor profile. We will also discuss the therapeutic areas that have been examined for this cannabinoid, notably antinociceptive, antibacterial, and anti-seizure activities. Finally, we will discuss areas where new research is needed and potential novel medicinal applications for CBC.Significance Statement Cannabichromene (CBC) has been suggested to have disparate therapeutic benefits such as anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antibacterial, and antinociceptive effects. Most of the focus on the medical benefits of cannabinoids has been focused on THC and CBD. The preliminary studies on CBC indicate that this phytocannabinoid may have unique therapeutic potential that warrants further investigation. Following easier access to hemp, CBC products are commercially available over-the-counter and are being widely utilized with little or no evidence of their safety or efficacy.

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Work Title The Potential of Cannabichromene (CBC) as a Therapeutic Agent
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Creators
  1. Diana E Sepulveda
  2. Kent Vrana
  3. Joshua Kellogg
  4. Jordan Bisanz
  5. Dhimant Desai
  6. Nicholas M. Graziane
  7. Wesley Raup-Konsavage
Keyword
  1. Cannabichromene
  2. Cannabinoids
  3. Therapeutic Agents
  4. Cannabinoid
  5. Cannabis Sativa
  6. Medicinal Plants
  7. Pharmacodynamics
  8. Cannabidiol
  9. Cannabigerol
  10. Therapeutic Potential
  11. Pharmacokinetics
  12. Pharmacokinetic Profile
  13. Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics (Pk Pd)
  14. δ9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (δ9 Thc)
  15. Antiseizure Activity
  16. Receptor Profile
  17. Therapeutic Area
  18. Medicinal Plant
  19. Medicinal Uses
  20. Diseases
  21. Receptor
  22. Tetrahydrocannabinol
  23. Antiinfective Agent
  24. Antinociceptive
  25. Medical Conditions
  26. Precursor Molecules
License CC BY-NC 4.0 (Attribution-NonCommercial)
Work Type Article
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  1. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
Publication Date May 1, 2024
Publisher Identifier (DOI)
  1. 10.1124/jpet.124.002166
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  1. https://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/jpet/early/2024/05/22/jpet.124.002166.full.pdf
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  • Added Creator Kent Vrana

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  • Added Creator Joshua Kellogg

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  • Added Creator Jordan Bisanz

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  • Added Creator Dhimant Desai

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  • Added Creator Nicholas M. Graziane

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    • Cannabichromene, Cannabinoids, Therapeutic Agents, Cannabinoid, Cannabis Sativa, Medicinal Plants, Pharmacodynamics, Cannabidiol, Cannabigerol, Therapeutic Potential, Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacokinetic Profile, Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics (Pk Pd), δ9 Tetrahydrocannabinol (δ9 Thc), Antiseizure Activity, Receptor Profile, Therapeutic Area, Medicinal Plant, Medicinal Uses, Diseases, Receptor, Tetrahydrocannabinol, Antiinfective Agent, Antinociceptive, Medical Conditions, Precursor Molecules
    Publisher
    • Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics
    Publisher Identifier (DOI)
    • 10.1124/jpet.124.002166
    Related URLs
    • https://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/jpet/early/2024/05/22/jpet.124.002166.full.pdf
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    • There is a growing interest in the use of medicinal plants to treat a variety of diseases, and one of the most commonly used medicinal plants globally is <i>Cannabis sativa</i>. The two most abundant cannabinoids (Δ<sup>9</sup>-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol) have been governmentally approved to treat selected medical conditions; however, the plant produces over 100 cannabinoids, including cannabichromene (CBC). While the cannabinoids share a common precursor molecule, cannabigerol, they are structurally and pharmacologically unique. These differences may engender differing therapeutic potentials. In this review, we will examine what is currently known about CBC with regards to pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, and receptor profile. We will also discuss the therapeutic areas that have been examined for this cannabinoid, notably antinociceptive, antibacterial, and anti-seizure activities. Finally, we will discuss areas where new research is needed and potential novel medicinal applications for CBC.<br><b>Significance Statement</b> Cannabichromene (CBC) has been suggested to have disparate therapeutic benefits such as anti-inflammatory, anticonvulsant, antibacterial, and antinociceptive effects. Most of the focus on the medical benefits of cannabinoids has been focused on THC and CBD. The preliminary studies on CBC indicate that this phytocannabinoid may have unique therapeutic potential that warrants further investigation. Following easier access to hemp, CBC products are commercially available over-the-counter and are being widely utilized with little or no evidence of their safety or efficacy.
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    • 2024-05-01
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  • Updated Creator Dhimant Desai

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  • Updated Creator Nicholas M. Graziane

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