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. 2021 Sep 24;14(10):965. doi: 10.3390/ph14100965

Table 1.

List of phytocannabinoids with their structures, Ki, and key findings.

Name Structure Ki/µM Key Findings
Δ9-trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i001.jpg CB1—0.005 a
   0.008 b
   0.013 c
CB2—0.003 a
   0.0017 b
   0.0068 c [45]
THC inhibits Alzheimer’s disease (AD) pathology (by competitively inhibiting acetylcholinesterase enzyme and beta-amyloid (Aβ) peptide aggregation) [49]
As analgesic for neuropathic pain [50,51]
Bronchodialator effect on asthma patients [52]
Effective to treat intractable cholestatic pruritus [53]
Potent against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) strains (MIC- 2 µg/mL) * [54]
Inhibit the proliferation of a hyper-proliferating human keratinocyte cell line in the treatment of psoriasis [55]
Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabivarin graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i002.jpg CB1—0.075 d
   0.0047 e
CB2—0.225 a
   0.145 a [45]
Exerts antiepileptiform and anticonvulsant properties in adult rats [56]
Ameliorates insulin sensitivity and can be used to treat obesity-associated glucose intolerance [57]
Δ8-Tetrahydrocannabivarin has potent anti-nicotine effects [58]
Potent against MRSA strains (MIC—4 µg/mL) * [54]
As a potential therapeutic benefit for the management of obesity and diabetes [59]
Cannabinol graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i003.jpg CB1—0.069 f
   0.012 g
CB2—0.016 g
   0.07 f [45]
Potent against MRSA strains (MIC—2 µg/mL) * [54]
Inhibit the proliferation of a hyper-proliferating human keratinocyte cell line in the treatment of psoriasis [55]
Cannabidiol graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i004.jpg CB1—4.3 e
   1.45 g
CB2—2.86 f
   0.37 g [45]
Potent against MRSA strains (MIC—2 µg/mL) * [54]
Inhibit the proliferation of a hyper-proliferating human keratinocyte cell line in the treatment of psoriasis [55]
Potent inhibitor of transporter ABCC1 or MRP1 that helps in accumulation of anticancer drugs in cells [60]
Protect against Aβ neurotoxicity in AD [61]
Inhibits tau hyperphosphorylation in AD [62]
Anti-arthritic by targeting synovial fibroblasts [63,64]
Fluorinated derivatives of cannabidiol shows therapeutic activity as anxiolytic, antidepressant, antipsychotic, and anticompulsive [65]
Prevents post-ischemic injury via HMGB1-inhibiting mechanism [66]
Cannabidivarin graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i005.jpg CB1—14.7 g
CB2—0.57 g [45]
Ameliorates autism-like behaviours, restores endocannabinoid signaling and neuroinflammation [67]
Anti-convulsant [68]
Potent against MRSA strains (MIC—8 µg/mL) * [54]
Cannabigerol graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i006.jpg CB1—0.896 g
CB2—0.153 g [45]
Anti-oxidant properties in macrophages [69]
Can be used to treat inflammatory bowel disease [70]
Potent anti-inflammatory agent in a model of multiple sclerosis (MS) [71]
Cannabigerol derivative VCE-003.2 protects against mutant huntingtin-induced neurodegeneration [72]
Cannabigerol derivative VCE-003 can be used in the treatment of human immune diseases [73]
Potent against MRSA strains (MIC—2 µg/mL) * [54]
Plays a neuroprotective role in the treatment of Huntington’s disease (HD) [74]
Cannabichromene graphic file with name pharmaceuticals-14-00965-i007.jpg CB1—0.71 g
CB2—0.256 g [45]
Potent against MRSA strains (MIC—8 µg/mL) * [54]
Inhibit the proliferation of a hyper-proliferating human keratinocyte cell line in the treatment of psoriasis [55]
Anti-inflammatory properties [75]

MIC-Minimum Inhibitory Concentration; * Antibacterial Activity against MRSA USA300; Ki-inhibitory constant. a Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-CHO cell membrane/Human. b Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-CHO cell membrane/Mouse. c Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-CHO cell membrane/Rat. d Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-Whole-brain membranes/Mouse. e Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-Cortical brain membranes/Rat. f Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-CHO cell/Human. g Assay—[3H]CP55-940 binding assay; Cell type-Sf9 cells/Human.