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New Study: THC May Help to Prevent Transplant Rejection

Submitted by Marijuana News on Tue, 06/09/2015 - 22:01

According to results of an animal study published in Journal of Leukocyte Biology in June 2015, the cannabinoid delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) may be a safe and effective alternative or add-on therapy in the prevention of organ and tissue transplant rejection.

What is Organ Transplantation?

donationsWhen a person’s organs or tissues begin to fail as a result of disease, a replacement from a donor may be needed in order to increase lifespan. Some commonly transplanted organs and tissues include the kidneys, liver, heart, and bone marrow. While some organs (like the heart) can only be donated when someone has passed away, others (like a kidney, part of the liver, bone marrow) can be donated by living donors. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,

  • 123,032 people are waiting for an organ
  • 21 people will die each day waiting for
    • ...
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