Cannabinoid receptors and immunity
TW Klein, C Newton, H Friedman - Immunology today, 1998 - cell.com
TW Klein, C Newton, H Friedman
Immunology today, 1998•cell.comMarijuana cannabinoids are both psychoactive and immunoactive. Here, we will review
evidence that cannabinoids modulate immunity and that cannabinoid receptors and
endogenous ligands are expressed in immune tissues. Clues will also be presented
concerning the role of the cannabinoid system in immune regulation and the possible
molecular mechanisms involved.
evidence that cannabinoids modulate immunity and that cannabinoid receptors and
endogenous ligands are expressed in immune tissues. Clues will also be presented
concerning the role of the cannabinoid system in immune regulation and the possible
molecular mechanisms involved.
Abstract
Marijuana cannabinoids are both psychoactive and immunoactive. Here, we will review evidence that cannabinoids modulate immunity and that cannabinoid receptors and endogenous ligands are expressed in immune tissues. Clues will also be presented concerning the role of the cannabinoid system in immune regulation and the possible molecular mechanisms involved.
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