Abstract: Novel polycyclic cannabinoid analogs are presented which have preferentially high affinities for the cannabinoid CB2 receptor sites.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic cannabinoid analogs are presented which have preferentially high affinities for the cannabinoid CB2 receptor sites. The improved receptor affinity makes these analogs therapeutically useful as medications in individuals and animals for treatment of pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Abstract: Bicyclic-cannabinoids and methods of preparation and use are presented. These compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, results in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response may be useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.

Abstract: Novel analogs of arachidonylethanolamide are presented which have higher affinities for the cannabinoid CB1 and/or CB2 receptor sites. Further, most of the analogs exhibit greater metabolic stability than arachidonylethanolamide. The improved receptor affinity and selectivity and/or greater metabolic stability make these analogs therapeutically useful as medications for relief of pain caused by cancer and nausea caused by chemotherapy, as well as for peripheral pain. The compounds may also be useful as oral and topical contraceptives, in suppression of the immune system, enhancement of appetite and in treatment of psychomotor disorders, multiple sclerosis and hypertension.

Abstract: Novel bicyclic-cannabinoids and hexahydrocannabinol analogs are presented. These compounds, when administered in a therapeutically effective amount to an individual or animal, results in a sufficiently high level of that compound in the individual or animal to cause a physiological response. The physiological response useful to treat a number of physiological conditions.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic cannabinoid analogs are presented which have preferentially high affinities for the cannabinoid CB2 receptor sites.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic cannabinoid analogs are presented which have preferentially high affinities for the cannabinoid CB2 receptor sites. The improved receptor affinity makes these analogs therapeutically useful as medications in individuals and animals for treatment of pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula: R—X—Y; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof. R is a tricyclic core of a cannabinoid or substituted cannabinoid. X is a covalent bond, —CH2— or —CHR1—, wherein R1 a C1 to C3 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group. Y is a heterocyclic ring, a substituted heterocyclic ring, a carbocyclic ring, a substituted carbocyclic ring, a fused bicyclic ring system, a substituted fused bicyclic ring system, a bridged bicyclic ring system, a substituted bridged bicyclic ring system, a bridged tricyclic ring system or a substituted bridged tricyclic ring system. Also disclosed is a method of stimulating a CB1 and/or CB2 receptor in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of R—X—Y.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic cannabinoid analogs are presented which have preferentially high affinities for the cannabinoid CB2 receptor sites. The improved receptor affinity makes these analogs therapeutically useful as medications in individuals and animals for treatment of pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula: R-X-Y; and physiologically acceptable salts thereof. R is a tricyclic core of a cannabinoid or substituted cannabinoid. X is a covalent bond, —CH2— or —CHR1—, wherein R1 a C1 to C3 substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group. Y is a heterocyclic ring, a substituted heterocyclic ring, a carbocyclic ring, a substituted carbocyclic ring, a fused bicyclic ring system, a substituted fused bicyclic ring system, a bridged bicyclic ring system, a substituted bridged bicyclic ring system, a bridged tricyclic ring system or a substituted bridged tricyclic ring system. Also disclosed is a method of stimulating a CB1 and/or CB2 receptor in a subject. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of R-X-Y.

Abstract: Novel polycyclic cannabinoid analogs are presented which have preferentially high affinities for the cannabinoid CB2 receptor sites. The improved receptor affinity makes these analogs therapeutically useful as medications in individuals and animals for treatment of pain, glaucoma, epilepsy, nausea associated with chemotherapy.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula:

Abstract: Disclosed are novel compounds represented by the following structural formula:

Abstract: Disclosed are novel cannabinoids which are selective for the CB2 receptor. The novel cannabinoids comprise a substituted or unsubstituted tricyclic cannabinoid core and a substituted or unsubstituted C5-C8 carbocyclic ring, five to eight-membered heterocyclic ring or a seven to ten membered bicyclic ring system fused to the monhydroxylated phenyl ring of the cannabinoid core. Also disclosed are methods of suppressing the immune system in a subject by administering to the subject a (e.g. immunosuppressive amount) effective amount of a novel cannabinoid described above.