Monoterpenes are a structurally diverse group of phytochemicals and a major constituent of
plant-derived ‘essential oils’. Monoterpenes such as menthol, carvacrol, and eugenol have …

The effects of cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive ingredient of cannabis plant, on the
function of the cloned α 7 subunit of the human nicotinic acetylcholine (α 7 nACh) receptor …

Menthol is a common compound in pharmaceutical and commercial products and a popular
additive to cigarettes. The molecular targets of menthol remain poorly defined. In this study …

The effects of alcohol monoterpene menthol, a major active ingredient of the peppermint
plant, were tested on the function of human 5-hydroxytryptamine type 3 (5-HT 3 ) receptors …

Background and Purpose The endocannabinoid anandamide ( N ‐arachidonoyl ethanolamide;
AEA ) exerts negative inotropic and antiarrhythmic effects in ventricular myocytes. …

Cannabidiol (CBD), a major nonpsychotropic cannabinoid found in Cannabis plant, has been
shown to influence cardiovascular functions under various physiological and pathological …

Chronic smoking is a primary risk factor for breast cancer due to the presence of various toxins
and carcinogens within tobacco products. Nicotine is the primary addictive component of …

Cyclic monoterpenes are a group of phytochemicals with antinociceptive, local anesthetic,
and anti-inflammatory actions. Effects of cyclic monoterpenes including vanilin, pulegone, …

Effects of curcumin, a major ingredient of turmeric, were tested on the function of the α 7 -subunit
of the human nicotinic acetylcholine (α 7 -nACh) receptor expressed in Xenopus …

Cannabinoids are among the earliest known drugs to humanity. Cannabis plant contains
various phytochemicals that bind to cannabinoid receptors. In addition, synthetic and …