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Cannabinoid Receptors
Several cells in the brain and other organs contain specific protein receptors that recognize THC and some other cannabinoids and trigger cell responses. Other cannabinoids do not bind to these cannabinoid receptors and exert their effects by other ways. The discovery of specific cannabinoid receptors prompted the search for putative naturally-occurring chemicals that interact with the receptors, the endocannabinoids. There are at least two cannabinoid receptor types, CB1 receptors, and CB2 receptors. CB1 receptors are found in high concentrations within the brain and spinal cord. They are also present in certain peripheral cells and tissues (some neurons, some endocrine glands, leukocytes, spleen, heart and parts of the reproductive, urinary and gastrointestinal tracts). CB2 receptors are expressed primarily by immune cells und tissues (leukocytes, spleen and tonsils), but are also found in the brain.
Conférence IACM 2013
7ème Conférence sur les Cannabinoïdes en Medicine
27-28 Septembre 2013
Lieu: Holiday Inn, Cologne, Allemagne.
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European Workshop
6th European Workshop on Cannabinoids
18-20 April 2013
Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
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Canada
The University of British Columbia in partnership with the ICRS and the CCIC will organize “Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice” on 21 June 2013, a full day continuing medical education (CME) event.
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