Chemicals and Drugs

Cannabinoid Receptors

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.

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Abstract

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.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cannabinoid Receptor
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid

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17 allowable subheadings

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

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note specific subtypes

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History Note

2004; use RECEPTORS, CANNABINOID (NM) 1988-2003

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Previous Indexing

  • Receptors, Drug (1988-2003)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cannabinoid Receptors. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D043882. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D043882
  2. Cannabinoid Receptors. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannabinoid_receptor
  3. Cannabinoid Receptors. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q421237