Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor, CB2, Regulates Bone Mass
Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor, CB2, Regulates Bone Mass
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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United States: National Academy of Sciences
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The endogenous cannabinoids bind to and activate two G proteincoupled receptors, the predominantly central cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) and peripheral cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2). Whereas CB1 mediates the cannabinoid psychotropic, analgesic, and orectic effects, CB2 has been implicated recently in the regulation of liver fibrosis and ath...
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Peripheral Cannabinoid Receptor, CB2, Regulates Bone Mass
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TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_16407142
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmed_primary_16407142
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0027-8424
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1091-6490
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10.1073/pnas.0504187103
