Cannabinoid Type 2 Receptor Activation Reduces the Progression of Kidney Fibrosis Using a Mouse Model of Unilateral Ureteral Obstruction.
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DOI: 10.1089/can.2021.0127
Abstract: Background: Kidney fibrosis is a hallmark consequence of all forms of chronic kidney disease with few available treatment modalities. Material and Methods: In this study, we performed the unilateral ureteral obstruction (UUO) procedure to investigate… read more here.
Keywords: kidney fibrosis; kidney; smm 295; receptor ... See more keywords
Activation of the cannabinoid receptor 2 increases renal perfusion.
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DOI: 10.1152/physiolgenomics.00001.2019
Abstract: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is an increasing clinical problem that is associated with chronic kidney disease progression. Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) activation has been shown to mitigate some of the deleterious tubular effects due to… read more here.
Keywords: perfusion; renal perfusion; smm 295; cannabinoid receptor ... See more keywords