Nuria Sánchez-Fernández, Laura Gómez-Acero, Laura I Sarasola, Josep Argerich, Andy Chevigné, Kenneth A Jacobson, Francisco Ciruela, Víctor Fernández-Dueñas, Ester Aso
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Abstract
Objectives: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid with great potential in clinical applications. The mechanism(s) of action of CBD require further investigation. Previous studies suggested that adenosine A2A receptors (A2ARs) could play a role in CBD-induced effects. Here, we evaluated the ability of CBD to modify the function of A2AR.
Methods: We used HEK-293T cells transfected with the cDNA encoding the human A2AR and Gαs protein, both modified to perform bioluminescence-based assays. We first assessed the effect of CBD on A2AR ligand binding using an A2AR NanoLuciferase sensor. Next, we evaluated whether CBD modified A2AR coupling to mini-Gαs proteins using the NanoBiT™ assay. Finally, we further assessed CBD effects on A2AR intrinsic activity by recording agonist-induced cAMP accumulation.
Results: CBD did not bind orthosterically to A2AR but reduced the coupling of A2AR to Gαs protein and the subsequent generation of cAMP.
期刊介绍:
Acta Neuropsychiatrica is an international journal focussing on translational neuropsychiatry. It publishes high-quality original research papers and reviews. The Journal''s scope specifically highlights the pathway from discovery to clinical applications, healthcare and global health that can be viewed broadly as the spectrum of work that marks the pathway from discovery to global health.