Immunomodulation by morphine and marijuana

M. Danial Yahya; Ronald R. Watson

doi:10.1016/0024-3205(87)90434-6

Immunomodulation by morphine and marijuana

M. Danial Yahya, Ronald R. Watson

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Abstract

The immunomodulatory effects of morphine and the active components of marijuana, particularly tetrahydrocannabinol, on various aspects of the host immune parameters include alterations in humoral, cell-mediated and innate immunity. Most studies have shown immunosuppressive effects due to use of these abused substances, although there are reports that they may not produce any deletrious effect and may even enhance some aspects of host immunity. They reduce resistence to cancer growth and microbial pathogens in animals.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2503-2510
Number of pages	8
Journal	Life Sciences
Volume	41
Issue number	23
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0024-3205(87)90434-6
State	Published - Dec 7 1987

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General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
General Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics

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