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Receptors, Cannabinoid MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Receptors, Cannabinoid
Tree Number(s)
D12.776.543.750.695.125
Unique ID
D043882
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D043882
Annotation
note specific subtypes
Scope Note
A class of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for CANNABINOIDS such as those derived from CANNABIS. They also bind a structurally distinct class of endogenous factors referred to as ENDOCANNABINOIDS. The receptor class may play a role in modulating the release of signaling molecules such as NEUROTRANSMITTERS and CYTOKINES.
Entry Version
RECEPT CANNABINOID
Entry Term(s)
Cannabinoid Receptor
Cannabinoid Receptors
Registry Numbers
0
Previous Indexing
Receptors, Drug (1988-2003)
See Also
Cannabinoids
Public MeSH Note
2004; CANNABINOID RECEPTORS was indexed under RECEPTORS, DRUG 1988-2003
History Note
2004; use RECEPTORS, CANNABINOID (NM) 1988-2003
Entry Combination
agonists:Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists
antagonists & inhibitors:Cannabinoid Receptor Antagonists
Date Established
2004/01/01
Date of Entry
2003/07/09
Revision Date
2016/06/17
Receptors, Cannabinoid Preferred
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