This pre-clinical study examines the Immunotoxicology and anti-inflammatory properties of GB Sciences' Cannabis-Containing
Complex Formulas for Parkinson's Disease in preparation for their clinical trial.
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- GB Sciences, Inc.
(OTCQB: GBLX) has signed an agreement to initiate research collaborations with Dr. Norbert
Kaminski, Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Michigan State University. Dr.
Kaminski will study the toxicology, anti-inflammatory properties, and immunomodulatory activity of GB Sciences' proprietary
cannabis-based neuroprotective compounds using a diverse array of assays employing human primary white blood cells. Mounting
evidence suggests that the inflammatory processes in the brain contribute to the pathologies of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's and
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorders. The human primary blood cell screens performed at MSU are state-of-the-science models
for evaluating the effects of compounds on the human immune system and allow MSU researchers to assess both the toxicity and
anti-inflammatory potential of GB Sciences' neuroprotective compounds, including their Parkinson's formulations and others.
"GB Sciences is honored to be working with Dr. Kaminski on this project. He pioneered studies of the effects of
cannabis on the immune system," explains Dr. Andrea Small-Howard, Chief Science Officer of GB
Sciences. "More recently, Dr, Kaminski's work has centered around the immune modulating effects of cannabis consumption on
HIV/AIDS patients. In 2017, he demonstrated a relationship between cannabis use and improved brain health in HIV/AIDS patients
who used cannabis versus those who did not. Dr. Kaminski has further theorized that cannabis use by HIV/AIDS patients may reduce
their risk of HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND) by reducing levels of inflammatory white blood cells in their brains.
This same neuroinflammation may be a major contributing factor in a number of related neurological disorders such as Parkinson's
disease and Alzheimer's disease."
GB Sciences holds a formidable Intellectual Properties portfolio and has engaged the cooperation of top research Universities
and CRO's to maximize its potential. Given the breadth and depth of the disease states covered by the portfolio, the Company has
adopted a 'Best of Breed' approach to identify, engage, and develop the most effective team to research and create the needed
formulations on a project by project basis.
"GB Sciences is very fortunate to be working with Dr. Kaminski on this important research and development project on
our lead therapeutic compounds," said John Poss, CEO and Chairman of GB Sciences, Inc. "Our
company is committed to working with top universities and CRO's to achieve our goal of helping to unlock the therapeutic
potential of cannabis."
MSU has begun testing GB Sciences' neuroprotective compounds at their Institute for Integrative Toxicology, where Dr. Kaminski
serves as Director.
About GB Sciences, Inc.
GB Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: GBLX) is a diverse cannabis company, focused on standardized cultivation and production methods; as
well as biopharmaceutical research and development. The Company's goal is creating safe, standardized, pharmaceutical-grade,
cannabinoid therapies that target a variety of medical conditions. To learn more about GB Sciences, Inc., go to: http://gbsciences.com.
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