A receptor that cannabis latches onto in the brain could be a promising target for future mental health treatments. Experiencing chronic stress is known to leave people vulnerable to depression or ...

This means it can’t bind to its target – cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) – in the brain, but can act on cells in the rest of the body. “This means the compound avoids psychoactive side effects such as ...

Cannabis is packed with powerful compounds beyond THC and CBD—discover 10 key cannabinoids and how they impact your ...

Agonists of the type 1 cannabinoid receptor (CB1) show promise as alternative analgesics but are still limited by side effects and tolerance. Reporting in Nature, Rangari et al. apply computation ...

Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine and Stanford University have developed a compound that simulates a ...

Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Cannabinoid Based Drug Discovery and Development Market by Receptor Target (CB1 Receptor, CB2 Receptor), by End User (Pharmaceutical Companies, ...

There’s a lot of theories.” The “Oppenheimer” actor, 46, explained that the brain has “cannabinoid receptors” and “you can blow out the receptors, like blowing out an engine ...

In patients with T1D, cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and diabetic gastroparesis have similar symptoms but different ...

this time in the cannabinoid system, whether signalling bias could be the key to accessing pain relief without adverse effects. Although the CB1 receptor is structurally similar to the µ-opioid ...

The mind-altering properties of marijuana stem from natural molecules found in the cannabis plant referred to as cannabinoid molecules. They bind to a receptor, called cannabinoid receptor one ...

They focused on creating a modified cannabinoid that selectively targets peripheral pain receptors located outside the brain and spinal cord. The researchers also used sophisticated computational ...

Despite the controversial attitude towards cannabis, its use is recognized in many states. However, American laws vary ...