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ReviewRedox biology2026

The dual roles of natural cannabidiol in combating oxidative stress and inflammation: A potential intestinal guardian.

Biguang Lv, Jieyi He, Sha Zhan, Ke Jin, Xinyu Lei, Xuan Cheng, Zonghao Lv, Fengming Chen, Yuying Li, Jun Lu and 1 more

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Review in Redox biology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors.

Biguang LvInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China.
Jieyi HeInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Agricultural Biogenomics, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan, 410219, China.
Sha ZhanInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China.
Ke JinInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China.
Xinyu LeiInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China.
Xuan ChengInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China.
Zonghao LvInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Agricultural Biogenomics, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan, 410219, China.
Fengming ChenHunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Agricultural Biogenomics, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan, 410219, China.
Yuying LiInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China. Electronic address: liyuying01@caas.cn.
Jun LuAuckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand. Electronic address: jun.lu@auckland.ac.nz.
Qian LinInstitute of Bast Fiber Crops, Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Changsha, 410125, China; Hunan Provincial Key Laboratory of the Traditional Chinese Medicine Agricultural Biogenomics, Changsha Medical University, Changsha, Hunan, 410219, China. Electronic address: linqian@caas.cn.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive and non-addictive phytocannabinoid derived from Cannabis sativa L., has attracted increasing attention for its therapeutic potential in intestinal diseases. Accumulating evidence indicates that CBD exerts prominent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects within the gastrointestinal tract. Oxidative stress and redox imbalance are key drivers of epithelial barrier dysfunction, chronic inflammation, and disease progression in disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and colorectal cancer (CRC). This review focuses on the redox-related mechanisms underlying CBD's intestinal protective actions, highlighting its ability to regulate reactive oxygen species (ROS) production, activate the Nrf2-Keap1 antioxidant pathway, and modulate redox-sensitive inflammatory signaling, including NF-κB and the NLRP3 inflammasome. In parallel, CBD engages the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and related receptors to preserve epithelial barrier integrity, regulate gut microbiota composition, and modulate intestinal oxidative stress and inflammation. We further discuss emerging evidence linking CBD's regulation in the gut to systemic effects along the gut-organ axis, including the gut-brain and gut-liver axes. Overall, this review synthesizes current evidence on how CBD integrates redox modulation, inflammation control, and intestinal barrier protection, providing a mechanistic framework for its potential application in intestinal disease and health.

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Anti-Inflammatory AgentsCannabidiolInflammationOxidative StressAnimalsAntioxidantsHumansInflammatory Bowel DiseasesIntestinal Barrier FunctionIntestinal MucosaOxidation-ReductionReactive Oxygen SpeciesSignal TransductionAnti-Inflammatory AgentsAntioxidantsCannabidiolReactive Oxygen SpeciesAntioxidantCannabidiolEndocannabinoid systemInflammationIntestinal disease

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PMCPMC12927106

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