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Cannabinol (CBN) Influences the Ion Channels and Synaptic-Related Genes in NSC-34 Cell Line: A Transcriptomic Study.

Alessandra Trainito¹, Claudia Muscarà¹, Agnese Gugliandolo¹

¹IRCCS Centro Neurolesi "Bonino-Pulejo", Via Provinciale Palermo, Contrada Casazza, 98124 Messina, Italy.

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Pharmacology
Molecular Biology

Background:

Neurological disorders involve altered neuronal excitability due to ion channel and synaptic transmission dysfunctions.
Ion channels and synapses are key therapeutic targets in treating neurological conditions.
Cannabinoids, including cannabinol (CBN), modulate neurotransmitter release via the endocannabinoid system.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the physiological effects of cannabinol (CBN) on neuronal cells.
To analyze gene expression changes induced by CBN using next-generation sequencing.

Main Methods:

Utilized next-generation sequencing to analyze NSC-34 cell physiology.
Examined the impact of various doses of cannabinol (CBN) on gene expression profiles.

Main Results:

CBN significantly influenced gene expression related to ion channels and synapse activity.
Upregulation of genes for calcium/potassium channels and glutamatergic/GABAergic receptors observed.
Downregulation of genes in serotoninergic and cholinergic pathways detected.

Conclusions:

Cannabinol (CBN) demonstrably affects gene expression involved in ion influx and synaptic transmission.
These findings highlight CBN's potential as a therapeutic agent for neurological disorders.
Further research into CBN's mechanisms on neuronal excitability is warranted.