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cannabinoid receptor

Known as: Receptors, Cannabinoid [Chemical/Ingredient], Receptors, Cannabinoid, receptor cannabinoid 
A class of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for CANNABINOIDS such as those derived from CANNABIS. They also bind a structurally distinct… 
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Cannabinoid Receptor AgonistsCannabinoidsCannabisEndocannabinoids

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Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Phasic Dopamine Release Evoked by Abused Substances Requires Cannabinoid Receptor Activation
Transient surges of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens are associated with drug seeking. Using a voltammetric sensor with high… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
CB1 cannabinoid receptors mediate anxiolytic effects: convergent genetic and pharmacological evidence with CB1-specific agents
Cannabinoids are known to modulate GABAergic and glutamatergic transmission in cortical areas, the former via CB1 and the latter… 
Highly Cited
2004
Highly Cited
2004
Defective adult neurogenesis in CB1 cannabinoid receptor knockout mice.
Pharmacological studies suggest a role for CB1 cannabinoid receptors (CB1R) in regulating neurogenesis in the adult brain. To… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Activation of CB2 cannabinoid receptors by AM1241 inhibits experimental neuropathic pain: Pain inhibition by receptors not present in the CNS
We designed AM1241, a selective CB2 cannabinoid receptor agonist, and used it to test the hypothesis that CB2 receptor activation… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Involvement of CB1 cannabinoid receptors in emotional behaviour
Abstract.Rationale: Endogenous and exogenous cannabinoids acting through the CB1 cannabinoid receptors are implicated in the… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
SR141716, a central cannabinoid (CB1) receptor antagonist, blocks the motivational and dopamine-releasing effects of nicotine in rats
The central CB1 cannabinoid receptor has recently been implicated in brain reward function. In the present study we evaluated… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
The effects of genetic and pharmacological blockade of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor on anxiety
The aim of this study was to compare the effects of the genetic and pharmacological disruption of CB1 cannabinoid receptors on… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Localization of cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the human anterior eye and retina.
PURPOSE To determine the presence and distribution of CB1 cannabinoid receptors within the human eye. METHODS A subtype… 
Highly Cited
1999
Highly Cited
1999
Cannabinoid CB1 receptors and ligands in vertebrate retina: localization and function of an endogenous signaling system.
CB1, a cannabinoid receptor enriched in neuronal tissue, was found in high concentration in retinas of rhesus monkey, mouse, rat… 
Highly Cited
1992
Highly Cited
1992
Conformationally restrained analogues of pravadoline: nanomolar potent, enantioselective, (aminoalkyl)indole agonists of the cannabinoid receptor.
Pravadoline (1) is an (aminoalkyl)indole analgesic agent which is an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase and, in contrast to other NSAIDs… 
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