What does “CB2 receptor” mean?
The cannabinoid receptor found mainly in immune cells and peripheral tissue rather than in the brain.
CB2 receptor in plain English
The cannabinoid receptor found mainly in immune cells and peripheral tissue rather than in the brain.
Because CB2 receptors sit largely outside the central nervous system, drugs acting selectively on them would in principle produce effects without intoxication. That has made them a long-standing research target.
Interest centres on inflammation and immune regulation. No CB2-selective medicine is licensed in the UK.
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What does cb2 receptor mean?
The cannabinoid receptor found mainly in immune cells and peripheral tissue rather than in the brain.
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