Does CBD induce apoptosis in diffuse large B cell lymphoma?
This study assessed the ability of cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from cannabis, to induce apoptosis in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This experiment consisted of cell viability assays and apoptosis assays, both of which measure important qualities needed in cancer treatment. CBD dem...
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| Language: | English |
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Royal St. George's College
2018-08-01
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| Series: | The Young Researcher |
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| Online Access: | http://www.theyoungresearcher.com/papers/xu.pdf |
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| Summary: | This study assessed the ability of cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from cannabis, to induce apoptosis in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL). This experiment consisted of cell viability assays and apoptosis assays, both of which measure important qualities needed in cancer treatment. CBD demonstrated a strong capability in inhibiting cell viability, at concentrations near 50-100 uM, thereby emphasizing its potential in minimizing relapse. CBD actively induced apoptosis at concentrations above 25 uM, with apoptosis frequencies reaching nearly 100%. These results reinforce the idea that CBD induces apoptosis throughout many different types of cancers, including DLBCL. Thus, this study demonstrates that CBD has a great potential in cancer treatment by eradicating cancer cells in DLBCL. |
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| ISSN: | 2560-9823 2560-9823 |