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    Cannabinoid-Based Medicines and Multiple Sclerosis

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    The emerging role of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the control of symptoms and disease progression in multiple sclerosis (MS) has been highlighted by recent studies. MS is a chronic, immune-mediated, and demyelinating disorder of the central nervous system with no cure so far. It is widely reported that cannabinoids might be used to control MS symptoms and that they also might exert neuroprotective effects and slow down disease progression. The aim of this chapter is to give an overview of the main endogenous and synthetic cannabinoids used for the symptomatic amelioration of MS and their beneficial outcomes, providing new possible perspectives for the treatment of this disease

    Analysis of nocturnal microclimate in single skin cold greenhouses in mediterranean countries

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    So as to be able to evaluate the behavior of cold greenhouses during the night in Mediterranean area, a representative mathematical pattern of the nocturnal energetic balance of single plastic skin greenhouses is proposed. Such mathematical pattern allowed a forecasting analysis of the thermal level inside the greenhouse for short time intervals; the results obtained in this way were compared to the measured values of a small frame type greenhouse without any artificial energetic contribution. A special attention was given to the elaboration of temperature data during the clear sky nights in the winter, whereby the thermal gradient inversion between inside and outside occurs
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