Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a form of brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation during the birth process. It can cause sensorimotor and cognitive impairments including physical and intellectual disability.

Parkinson's

Parkinson's Disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system marked by accelerated degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the Substantia Nigra in the brain.

Typical symptoms of Parkinson's Disease , such as (intentional) tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement are mostly ascribed to degenerating Substantia Nigra neurons.

Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor originated in brain cells called astrocytes. Glioblastoma is one of the most promising targets for cannabinoid therapy. Several research groups found anti-tumor properties of cannabinoids in vitro and in vivo studies.

Psychosis and Schizophrenia

schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects around 1% of the worldwide population. It causes psychotic behaviors, social and emotional disruptions and different cognitive impairments.

The causes of the disease are still not clear but studies show that both genetic and environmental factors have an effect on it.

GPR18

GPR18 is involved in apoptosis, microglial migration in the CNS and other immune responses.