“We can suggest that Δ9 -THC may be an important agent for the treatment of oxidative damages induced by diabetes…
Furthermore, the present study for the first time emphasizes that Δ9 -THC may improve pancreatic cells via cannabinoid receptors in diabetes.
The aim of present study was to elucidate the effects of Δ9 -THC, a natural cannabinoid receptor agonist, on the expression and localization of cannabinoid receptors, and oxidative stress statue in type-2 diabetic rat pancreas.
Results demonstrate that the cannabinoid receptors are presented in both Langerhans islets and duct regions.
The curative effects of Δ9 -THC can be occurred via activation of cannabinoid receptors in diabetic rat pancreas.
Moreover, it may provide a protective effect against oxidative damage induced by diabetes.
Thus, it is suggested that Δ9 -THC can be a candidate for therapeutic alternatives of diabetes symptoms.”