Published in PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at Macquarie University have discovered that cannabis-derived compounds Cannabidiol (CBD) and Cannabidivarin (CBDV) are effective against a range of fungal pathogens, including Cryptococcus neoformans and dermatophytes. The findings open the door to possible new treatments for these fungal infections.
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