Endocannabinoids in Saliva: Origins, Significance, and Research Directions
Collectively, salivary endocannabinoids reflect both acute and chronic aspects of endocannabinoid system activity and may represent a promising non-invasive matrix for assessing endocannabinoid function. However, further understanding of the mechanisms underlying endocannabinoid production in the oral cavity is required for accurate interpretation of salivary measurements in future studies.
Authors
- Luke J. Ney (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0209-8366)
- Ottmar V. Lipp (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6734-8608)
- J.A. Hargreaves
Institutions
- Queensland University of Technology (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Published
- 2026-02-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/25785125261423034
- Primary Topic
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00