Studies have shown that cannabis compounds can prevent COVID-19

January 14, 2022:

Researchers in the United States have discovered that cannabis compounds have the ability to prevent the virus that causes Covid-19 to invade human cells. A paper entitled “Cannabinoids Block Cell Invasion of SARS-CoV-2 and New Mutants” was published in the Journal of Natural Products.

Through chemical screening techniques, a team at Oregon State University has identified a hemp compound scientifically known as cannabis sativa.

Hemp is a source of fiber, food and animal feeds, with multiple hemp extracts and compounds added to cosmetics, body lotions, dietary supplements and foods, according to Varsity researcher Richard Van Bremen. I am saying.

The team discovered that a pair of cannabinoid acids binds to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein and blocks important steps in the process that the virus uses to infect people. The findings were published in the Journal of Natural Products.

The compounds are cannavigerophosphate (CBGA) and cannabidiol acid (CBDA), and peplomer is the same drug target used in Covid-19 vaccine and antibody therapy. Drug discovery targets are important molecules in the process of disease. That is, its destruction can hinder the progression of infection and disease.

“These cannabinoid acids are abundant in hemp and many hemp extracts,” said Van Bremen. “These are not regulatory substances like THC, the psychoactive ingredient of marijuana, and have a good safety profile for humans. And our study shows that hemp compounds have variant B.1.1.7. It was shown to be equally effective against the SARS-CoV-2 variant containing. (Alpha) was first detected in the UK and variant B.1.351 (beta) was first detected in South Africa. “

Lab tests have shown that cannavigerophosphate and cannavidiol acid prevent the infection of human epithelial cells by coronavirus peplomers and prevent the invasion of SARS-CoV-2 into cells.

“These compounds can be taken orally and have a long history of safe use in humans,” said Van Bremen. “It may prevent and treat infections with SARS-CoV-2. CBDA and CBGA are produced by cannabis plants as precursors to CBD and CBG that are familiar to many consumers, although they are acids. Not included in hemp products. ETHealthWorld