Microglial cells are the resident macrophages in the central nervous system. These cells of
mesodermal/mesenchymal origin migrate into all regions of the central nervous system …

The phytocannabinoids of Cannabis sativa L. have, since ancient times, been proposed as a
pharmacological alternative for treating various central nervous system (CNS) disorders …

The presence and function of CB2 receptors in central nervous system (CNS) neurons are
controversial. We report the expression of CB2 receptor messenger RNA and protein …

CB1 and CB2 receptors are activated by a plethora of cannabinoid compounds, be they
endogenously‐produced, plant‐derived or synthetic. These receptors are expressed by …

Brain expression of CB2 cannabinoid receptors has been much less well established and
characterized in comparison to the expression of brain CB1 receptors. Since CB2 receptors …

Two well‐characterized cannabinoid receptors (CBrs), CB1 and CB2, mediate the effects of
cannabinoids and marijuana use, with functional evidence for other CBrs. CB1 receptors are …

There is now a large body of data indicating that the cannabinoid receptor type 2 (CB2) is
linked to a variety of immune events. This functional relevance appears to be most salient in …

An overview of the cannabinoid type 2 receptor system and it... : Current Opinion in
Anesthesiology An overview of the cannabinoid type 2 receptor system and its therapeutic …

▪ Abstract CB1 and CB2 cannabinoid receptors are the primary targets of endogenous
cannabinoids (endocannabinoids). These G protein–coupled receptors play an important …

An accumulating body of evidence suggests that endocannabinoids and cannabinoid
receptors type 1 and 2 (CB 1, CB 2) play a significant role in physiologic and pathologic …