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Preferred term

Receptors, Cannabinoid  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A class of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for CANNABINOIDS such as those derived from CANNABIS. They also bind a structurally distinct class of endogenous factors referred to as ENDOCANNABINOIDS. The receptor class may play a role in modulating the release of signaling molecules such as NEUROTRANSMITTERS and CYTOKINES.

Entry terms

  • Cannabinoid Receptor
  • Cannabinoid Receptors

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-TWHPB53D-H

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