One World Cannabis Moves Forward to Test Human Cells in its Multiple Myeloma Study

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, April 15, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP), today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, One World Cannabis Ltd. ("the Company"), an Israel-based developer of cannabinoid-based therapies targeting a variety of different indications, is proud to announce that after receiving preliminary results on the effect of several combinations of cannabinoil (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabidoil (THC) on multiple myeloma cells, its basic science study continues with multiple myeloma human cells.

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Multiple Myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells, accounts for 10% of all hematologic malignancies. It is the second most common hematologic cancer and represents 1% of all cancer diagnoses and 2% of all cancer deaths.

The basic science phase of the study began several weeks ago, at Sheba Academic Medical Center Multiple Myeloma Research Lab. Dr. Merav Leiba, Head of Sheba's Multiple Myeloma Outpatient Clinic and Multiple Myeloma Research Lab is leading the study. The company conducts the study in accordance with Sheba's Internal Review Board (IRB) approval. Results of this stage of the study are expected within two months, according to the milestones set in the collaboration agreement with the Academic Medical Center.

"We are excited to see our vision materialized into a scientific study conducted at the leading academic medical center in Israel, and headed by one of the worldwide leaders in Multiple Myeloma research." said One World Cannabis COO Mr. Alon Sinai.

About One World Cannabis Ltd. 

One World Cannabis Ltd. ("the Company") is an Israel-based company founded in 2014 by a group of professionals with expertise in the field of medical cannabis (marijuana) treatment and medical cannabis regulatory affairs. The Company's Research Division is focused on pursuing clinical trials evaluating the effectiveness of cannabinoids in the treatment of various medical conditions, while its Consulting Division is dedicated to helping governments and companies navigate complex international cannabis regulatory frameworks. The Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP).

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Contact:
Ziv Turner, CEO
One World Cannabis Ltd. (OWC)
Tel: +972(0)54-5500450
Email: [email protected]

SOURCE OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp.