Receptors, Cannabinoid |
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| Marijuana Receptor; Receptor, Cannabinoid; Receptor, Marijuana | |
| 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. | |