Intrathecal Actions of the Cannabis Constituents Δ(9)-Tetrahydrocannabinol and Cannabidiol in a Mouse Neuropathic Pain Model

(1) Background: The psychoactive and non-psychoactive constituents of cannabis, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), synergistically reduce allodynia in various animal models of neuropathic pain. Unfortunately, THC-containing drugs also produce substantial side-effects when administered systemically. We examined the effectiveness of targeted spinal delivery of these cannabis constituents, alone and in combination. (2) Methods: The effect of acute intrathecal drug delivery on allodynia and common cannabinoid-like side-effects was examined in a mouse chronic constriction injury (CCI) model of neuropathic pain. (3) Results: intrathecal THC and CBD produced dose-dependent reductions in mechanical and cold allodynia. In a 1:1 combination, they synergistically reduced mechanical and cold allodynia, with a two-fold increase in potency compared to their predicted additive effect. Neither THC, CBD nor combination THC:CBD produced any cannabis-like side-effects at equivalent doses. The anti-allodynic effects of THC were abolished and partly reduced by cannabinoid CB1 and CB2 receptor antagonists AM281 and AM630, respectively. The anti-allodynic effects of CBD were partly reduced by AM630. (4) Conclusions: these findings indicate that intrathecal THC and CBD, individually and in combination, could provide a safe and effective treatment for nerve injury induced neuropathic pain.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:23

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International journal of molecular sciences - 23(2022), 15 vom: 03. Aug.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Casey, Sherelle L [VerfasserIn]
Mitchell, Vanessa A [VerfasserIn]
Sokolaj, Eddy E [VerfasserIn]
Winters, Bryony L [VerfasserIn]
Vaughan, Christopher W [VerfasserIn]

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19GBJ60SN5
7J8897W37S
Analgesics
Cannabidiol
Cannabinoid
Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists
Cannabinoids
Dronabinol
Hallucinogens
Intrathecal
Journal Article
Mice
Neuropathic pain
Synergy
THC

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Date Completed 15.08.2022

Date Revised 15.08.2022

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.3390/ijms23158649

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NLM344745686