# Cannabigerol induces endoplasmic reticulum stress-mediated apoptosis and ferroptosis via the IRE1α-XBP1 axis in human pancreatic cancer cells.

> **Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD (ABFM Board Certified, MA Lic. #240562, NPI: 1962722637)
> **Publisher:** CED Clinic (https://cedclinic.com)
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> **Published:** 2026-04-28T04:02:09-04:00 | **Last Modified / Clinically Audited:** 2026-09-28T17:16:34-04:00
> **Clinical Summary:** Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid derived from Cannabis sativa, has attracted increasing attention owing to its antibiotic, anti-inflam...

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CED Clinical Relevance  #62Notable Clinical Interest  Emerging findings or policy developments worth monitoring closely.
🔬 Evidence Watch  |  CED Clinic

Journal
Free radical biology & medicine

Study Type
[Clinical Study](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-hyperemesis-syndrome-psychiatric-risk/)

Population
Human participants

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This item covers developments relevant to [cannabis medicine](https://cedclinic.com/essential-oils-industrial-hemp-antimicrobial-benefits/) and [clinical practice](https://cedclinic.com/cannabis-reproductive-health-women-clinical-evidence/). Clinicians monitoring evidence in this area should review the source material.

Clinical Summary
Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid derived from Cannabis sativa, has attracted increasing attention owing to its antibiotic, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. However, its therapeutic potential in pancreatic cancer remains unknown. In this study, we demonstrated for the first time that CBG exerts a potent antiproliferative effect on human pancreatic cancer cells by inducing cell cycle arrest in the G

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“This is a development worth tracking. The clinical implications will become clearer as more evidence accumulates.”

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### Verification & Medical Governance

- **Lead Clinical Author:** Benjamin Caplan, MD
- **Credentials:** Board Certified in Family Medicine (ABFM), Former CMO Canna Care Docs (250,000+ patients supervised), Founder & CMO CED Clinic & CED Foundation, Author of *The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook* (Penguin Random House).
- **Clinical Scale:** 350,000+ lifetime evaluations overseen; 81,008-patient Real-World Evidence Registry (`~/.ced_rwe_vault.db`); 125,000+ peer-reviewed study literature observatory (`http://localhost:8768/api/explorer/terminal`).
- **License Verification:** Commonwealth of Massachusetts License #240562 (https://checkahealthlicense.mass.gov/).
- **NPI Registry:** 1962722637 (https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1962722637).
- **Ethics & Data Privacy:** Clinical registry observations adhere strictly to HIPAA Safe Harbor de-identification (45 CFR § 164.514(b)) and criteria for secondary research exemption under 45 CFR § 46.104(d)(4).