The cannabinoid system and immune modulation

@article{Klein2003TheCS,
  title={The cannabinoid system and immune modulation},
  author={Thomas W. Klein and Catherine A. Newton and Kellie Larsen and Lily Lu and Izabella Perkins and Liang Nong and Herman Friedman},
  journal={Journal of Leukocyte Biology},
  year={2003},
  volume={74}
}
Studies on the effects of marijuana smoking have evolved into the discovery and description of the endocannabinoid system. To date, this system is composed of two receptors, CB1 and CB2, and endogenous ligands including anandamide, 2‐arachidonoyl glycerol, and others. CB1 receptors and ligands are found in the brain as well as immune and other peripheral tissues. Conversely, CB2 receptors and ligands are found primarily in the periphery, especially in immune cells. Cannabinoid receptors are G… 
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