Canurta Journal

A collection of news, scientific papers and impact across industry, academia and events.

Dec 9, 2024

Cannabinoids as Potential Therapeutics for ALS: An Overview from Preclinical and Clinical Studies

A 2016 study explored the potential of cannabinoids as therapeutic agents for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), focusing on their...

Dec 2, 2024

Optimization of Cannflavin Production in Germinated Hemp Seeds: Insights into Metabolomic and Antioxidant Profiles

A study investigated the optimal germination period for maximizing the production of cannflavin A (CFL-A) and cannflavin B (CFL-B) in...

Nov 25, 2024

Medical Marijuana for ALS Symptom Management: Potential Benefits and Risks in Disease Progression

A retrospective cohort study assessed the effectiveness of medical marijuana (MM) in managing symptoms and progression of Amyotrophic...

Oct 11, 2024

Cannabistilbene I as a Potential Therapeutic for Cardiac Hypertrophy: Modulating Key Enzymes and Metabolic Pathways

Heart disease is a growing problem in the global population. One of the contributing factors, cardiac hypertrophy, can lead to severe...

Aug 14, 2024

The Gut-Brain Axis: Exploring the Impact of Gut Microbiota-Derived Phenolic Compounds on Neurocognition

Recent research has illuminated the intricate relationship between the gut microbiota and brain function, known as the gut-brain axis....

Aug 7, 2024

Cannflavin-C Counters Heart Enlargement Triggered by Angiotensin II: Impact on Enzymes and Fatty Acid Metabolism

Research conducted by the University of Alberta and Canurta collaborators dives into how cannflavin-C, a natural compound derived from...

Jul 24, 2024

Exploring Cannabis Pharmacology: Beyond THC and CBD

The landscape of cannabis pharmacology, once predominantly focused on tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has dramatically expanded since the...

Jul 8, 2024

The Protective Role of Cannflavins A and B Against Cell Death in Human Skin Cells

Recent scientific investigations have uncovered the significant cytoprotective effects of cannflavins A and B, two flavonoids derived...

Jul 1, 2024

Investigation of cannflavins from Cannabis sativa as potential anti-SARS-CoV-2 agents

Recent explorations into the bioactive compounds of Cannabis sativa have identified three cannflavins with potential efficacy against...

Jun 24, 2024

The Antiatherogenic Potential of Flavonoids in Cardiovascular Health

In recent research, the spotlight turns to flavonoids, potent natural compounds found in fruits and vegetables, revealing their...

Jun 17, 2024

Cannflavin A Displays Both a Hormetic and Neuroprotective Profile Against Alzheimer's Disease Progression

Research has unveiled the potential of cannflavin A, a novel flavonoid derived from cannabis, as a promising agent in the fight against...

May 24, 2024

Preclinical Research with a First-in-Class ALS Therapy Formulation

We are pleased to present our research poster detailing our preclinical study on a first-in-class ALS therapy formulation. This work was...

May 24, 2024

Reflecting on the ALS Drug Development Summit in Boston

This week, I had the opportunity to attend the ALS Drug Development Summit in Boston, an event that brought together the brightest minds...

Apr 9, 2024

The Comprehensive Neurotherapeutic Potential of Cannabis sativa

Recent scientific advancements have cast a spotlight on Cannabis sativa, not just as a source of major cannabinoids like THC and CBD,...

Mar 19, 2024

Chemistry and Activities of Cannflavins

The Cannabis plant, historically recognized for its diverse applications from textiles to therapeutics, continues to unveil its molecular...

Mar 14, 2024

Innovating Plant Flavonoid Production

Synthetic biology is revolutionizing the way we produce plant flavonoids, compounds known for their health-promoting properties. By...

Nov 15, 2023

Can Cannflavins Treat Brain Cancer? Study Shows Molecules Have the Potential to Attack Tumour Cells

This article was originally published on March 2, 2023 by The College of Biological Science at the University of Guelph:...

Oct 17, 2023

Therapeutic Potential and Predictive Pharmaceutical Modeling of Stilbenes

Advancing Research of Understudies Second Metabolite Compounds University of Alberta researchers, backed by Canurta, have gained new...

Sep 27, 2023

Canurta Establishes a New Standard in Hemp Extract Analysis

Setting the Benchmark for Precision and Credibility in Botanical Drug Development Canurta proudly introduces a transformative development...

Sep 5, 2023

Cannflavins isolated from Cannabis Sativa impede Caenorhabditis Elegans Response to Noxious Heat

Researchers from the University of Montréal hypothesized that prolonged exposure to two specific cannflavins, cannflavin A (Can A) and...