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  • Stem cell biology
  • Cancer research
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Somatic stem cells (SSCs) are crucial for tissue regeneration and repair.
  • Cancer stem cells (CSCs) drive tumor metastasis, treatment resistance, and relapse.
  • Cannabinoid receptors, including those for cannabidiol (CBD), are present in all stem cells.

Approach:

  • Systematic review of 276 articles, selecting 38 based on inclusion/exclusion criteria.
  • Analysis focused on the effects of CBD on both SSCs and CSCs.
  • Categorization of studies examining CBD's impact on SSC differentiation and protection, and its effects on various CSC types.

Key Points:

  • CBD demonstrated a differentiating and protective effect on SSCs, with 44% of studies focusing on differentiation and 56% on protection.
  • CBD exhibited an antiproliferative effect on certain CSCs, particularly in glioblastoma and lung cancer models.
  • Most CSC studies involving CBD were conducted in vitro, highlighting the need for further in vivo research.

Conclusions:

  • CBD influences both SSCs and CSCs, suggesting potential therapeutic roles.
  • CBD's differentiating and protective effects on SSCs warrant further investigation.
  • CBD's antiproliferative activity against CSCs indicates its potential as a targeted therapy, pending in vivo validation.