Scientists at the University of Chicago have claimed that a compound in the cannabis plant inhibits infection due to SARS-CoV-2, the Coronavirus which causes COVID-19 disease, in human lungs.
Over the course of the study, researchers found that individuals using cannabidiol (CBD) had significantly lower Coronavirus infection incidence in comparison to the general population.
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According to the study, CBD and its active metabolite, 7-OH-CBD, are the compounds found in the cannabis plant that effectively blocks SARS-CoV-2 from replication in the epithelial cells of the lungs.
CBD and its active metabolite not only restrict Coronavirus from replicating but also reverse many effects the virus has on the host’s gene transcription and induce the expression of interferons, proteins that are produced by host cells as an early response to viral invasion.
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Although a number of Coronavirus vaccines are now being rolled out in many countries, the virus is still spreading rapidly, said the study’s lead author, Marsha Rosner, adding that the research highlights the need for alternative approaches, particularly among populations with limited access to vaccines.
Previously, various studies have also confirmed that CBD and its active metabolite have antiviral effects against hepatitis C and other viruses.
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