Endocannabinoids Limit Excessive Mast Cell Maturation And Activation In Human Skin
January 2012
in “
Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology
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endocannabinoids CB1 receptor mast cells human skin hair follicle organ culture CB1 knockout mice MC degranulation CB1 agonists allergic skin diseases chronic inflammatory skin diseases cannabinoids CB1 skin hair follicles CB1 knockout mast cell degranulation CB1 stimulants allergic skin conditions chronic skin inflammation
TLDR Endocannabinoids help control mast cell activity in human skin.
The study demonstrated that endocannabinoids, through CB1 receptor stimulation, played a crucial role in limiting the excessive maturation and activation of mast cells (MCs) in human skin. Using human hair follicle organ culture and CB1 knockout mice, researchers found that blocking or silencing CB1 receptors significantly increased MC degranulation and maturation. Conversely, CB1 agonists counteracted these effects, suggesting that insufficient CB1 stimulation could contribute to allergic and chronic inflammatory skin diseases. Thus, CB1 receptor stimulation emerged as a promising strategy for managing these conditions.
