Chemicals and Drugs

Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor

A subclass of cannabinoid receptor found primarily on central and peripheral NEURONS where it may play a role modulating NEUROTRANSMITTER release.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

A subclass of cannabinoid receptor found primarily on central and peripheral NEURONS where it may play a role modulating NEUROTRANSMITTER release.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • CB1 Receptor
  • Cannabinoid Receptor CB1
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB1
  • Receptor CB1, Cannabinoid
  • Receptor, CB1

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Aspects Covered

19 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings administration & dosage, agonists, analysis, antagonists & inhibitors, biosynthesis, blood, chemistry, classification, deficiency, drug effects, genetics, history, immunology, isolation & purification, metabolism, physiology, radiation effects, therapeutic use, ultrastructure.

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History Note

2004; use RECEPTORS, CANNABINOID (NM) 1995-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Receptors, Drug (1995-2003)

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Tree Number

  1. D12.776w.543w.750w.695w.125w.100w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043884. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043884
  2. Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor_1
  3. Cannabinoid CB1 Receptor. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21201294