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Endocannabinoid System Research

Studies on the endocannabinoid system: CB1 and CB2 receptors, anandamide, 2-AG and how cannabis compounds act on them.

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Thumbnail for research paper: Mouse study finds tea extract eased G-CSF-related pain, not mobilization
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Mouse study finds tea extract eased G-CSF-related pain, not mobilization

Pain Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: In a mouse PTSD-like model, β-caryophyllene’s effects depended on CB2
Research
2 days ago

In a mouse PTSD-like model, β-caryophyllene’s effects depended on CB2

Endocannabinoid Anxiety
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Thumbnail for research paper: Fluid lipid patterns distinguish schizophrenia groups in machine learning…
Research
3 days ago

Fluid lipid patterns distinguish schizophrenia groups in machine learning…

Endocannabinoid Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review maps periosteal receptor changes with age; therapies remain untested
Research
4 days ago

Review maps periosteal receptor changes with age; therapies remain untested

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review explores dual-action CB2 ligands for neurological disorders
Review
5 days ago

Review explores dual-action CB2 ligands for neurological disorders

Endocannabinoid Neuroprotection Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: GLP-1 drugs reduced migraine-like sensitivity in mice, with sex-specific…
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5 days ago

GLP-1 drugs reduced migraine-like sensitivity in mice, with sex-specific…

Pain Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Mouse study links SGIP1 loss to stronger CB1 inhibition during inflammation
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6 days ago

Mouse study links SGIP1 loss to stronger CB1 inhibition during inflammation

Endocannabinoid Pain
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Thumbnail for research paper: A lab-made degrader lowered CB1 levels and altered cancer-cell behavior
Research
1 weeks ago

A lab-made degrader lowered CB1 levels and altered cancer-cell behavior

Endocannabinoid Cancer
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review links orexin and endocannabinoid signalling, but clinical value remains…
Review
1 weeks ago

Review links orexin and endocannabinoid signalling, but clinical value remains…

Endocannabinoid Pain Anxiety
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Thumbnail for research paper: Systematic review links NAE-like compounds to TLR4 inflammation pathways
Review
1 weeks ago

Systematic review links NAE-like compounds to TLR4 inflammation pathways

Endocannabinoid Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: CBD reduced plaque and inflammation markers in an Alzheimer’s mouse model
Research
1 weeks ago

CBD reduced plaque and inflammation markers in an Alzheimer’s mouse model

CBD Neuroprotection Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: Cell studies find anti-inflammatory activity from dual CB2R–FAAH compounds
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1 weeks ago

Cell studies find anti-inflammatory activity from dual CB2R–FAAH compounds

Endocannabinoid Inflammation Neuroprotection
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Thumbnail for research paper: In fasted mice, POMC-CB1R signaling links threat to feeding suppression
Research
1 weeks ago

In fasted mice, POMC-CB1R signaling links threat to feeding suppression

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Leech synapses show opposing 2-AG effects across the same concentration ranges
Research
2 weeks ago

Leech synapses show opposing 2-AG effects across the same concentration ranges

Endocannabinoid Pain
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review finds CBD pain trials inconclusive, with liver safety concerns
Review
2 weeks ago

Review finds CBD pain trials inconclusive, with liver safety concerns

CBD Pain Sleep
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review links declining endocannabinoid activity to brain ageing; human…
Review
2 weeks ago

Review links declining endocannabinoid activity to brain ageing; human…

Endocannabinoid THC Neuroprotection
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Thumbnail for research paper: Adolescent study finds sex differences in endocannabinoids and puberty
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2 weeks ago

Adolescent study finds sex differences in endocannabinoids and puberty

Endocannabinoid Pain Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review links chronic social stress to circuit and hormone remodeling
Review
2 weeks ago

Review links chronic social stress to circuit and hormone remodeling

Endocannabinoid Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review finds strongest microbiome–endocannabinoid links in gut inflammation
Review
2 weeks ago

Review finds strongest microbiome–endocannabinoid links in gut inflammation

Endocannabinoid Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: Enriched housing altered mice’s intestinal ECS response to LPS inflammation
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2 weeks ago

Enriched housing altered mice’s intestinal ECS response to LPS inflammation

Endocannabinoid Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: Lab assays challenge compound 36’s reported MAGL-inhibiting potency
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2 weeks ago

Lab assays challenge compound 36’s reported MAGL-inhibiting potency

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Mouse and cell studies link CB2 activation with less stroke injury and…
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2 weeks ago

Mouse and cell studies link CB2 activation with less stroke injury and…

Endocannabinoid Inflammation Neuroprotection
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Thumbnail for research paper: A case report links postoperative THC vaping to thumb replant failure
Case Study
2 weeks ago

A case report links postoperative THC vaping to thumb replant failure

THC Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Mouse models link macrophage CB1R to psoriasis-like inflammation
Research
2 weeks ago

Mouse models link macrophage CB1R to psoriasis-like inflammation

Endocannabinoid Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: In Lafora disease mice, CBD and D2 activation restored striatal plasticity
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2 weeks ago

In Lafora disease mice, CBD and D2 activation restored striatal plasticity

CBD Epilepsy Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Placental study links pregnancy cannabis exposure with signaling and…
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2 weeks ago

Placental study links pregnancy cannabis exposure with signaling and…

THC Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Cannabis co-use linked to lower cessation odds; CBD evidence remains preliminary
Review
3 weeks ago

Cannabis co-use linked to lower cessation odds; CBD evidence remains preliminary

CBD Endocannabinoid Addiction
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Thumbnail for research paper: Astrocyte CB1 activation dampens combined signals in amygdala cells
Research
3 weeks ago

Astrocyte CB1 activation dampens combined signals in amygdala cells

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review finds mixed evidence for endocannabinoid approaches to mood
Review
3 weeks ago

Review finds mixed evidence for endocannabinoid approaches to mood

Endocannabinoid Anxiety Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: A review links 2-AG to obesity pathways but not proven treatments
Review
3 weeks ago

A review links 2-AG to obesity pathways but not proven treatments

Endocannabinoid Appetite Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: Rat study links atherosclerosis stage to changing CB1 and CB2 activity
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3 weeks ago

Rat study links atherosclerosis stage to changing CB1 and CB2 activity

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Brain endocannabinoid signaling limited PTSD-like behaviors in a stress model
Research
3 weeks ago

Brain endocannabinoid signaling limited PTSD-like behaviors in a stress model

Endocannabinoid Anxiety Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: In fragile X mice, CB1 blockade shifts synaptic RNA splicing toward normal
Research
3 weeks ago

In fragile X mice, CB1 blockade shifts synaptic RNA splicing toward normal

Endocannabinoid Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: Visceral fat endocannabinoid production rose with diabetes, not obesity alone
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4 weeks ago

Visceral fat endocannabinoid production rose with diabetes, not obesity alone

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review links cannabis to possible heart attack mechanisms, not proven risk
Research
4 weeks ago

Review links cannabis to possible heart attack mechanisms, not proven risk

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Targeted CB2 drug delivery reduced mouse plaque deposits, with sex differences
Research
4 weeks ago

Targeted CB2 drug delivery reduced mouse plaque deposits, with sex differences

Endocannabinoid Inflammation
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Thumbnail for research paper: A review links endocannabinoids to hypothalamic appetite and reward feeding
Review
Oct 2026

A review links endocannabinoids to hypothalamic appetite and reward feeding

Appetite Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: In mice, cannabinoids increased threat responses and amygdala activity
Research
Oct 2026

In mice, cannabinoids increased threat responses and amygdala activity

Mental Health Neuroprotection Endocannabinoid
Read Summary of In mice, cannabinoids increased threat responses and amygdala activity
Thumbnail for research paper: Lab tests support Pep-5 as a possible CB2 allosteric modulator
Research
Oct 2026

Lab tests support Pep-5 as a possible CB2 allosteric modulator

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review finds promise in acidic cannabinoids, but human benefits remain unproven
Review
Oct 2026

Review finds promise in acidic cannabinoids, but human benefits remain unproven

THC CBD Epilepsy
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Thumbnail for research paper: Rat study links β-caryophyllene’s antifibrotic effects to CB2 signaling
Research
Oct 2026

Rat study links β-caryophyllene’s antifibrotic effects to CB2 signaling

Inflammation Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Adolescent lipid levels covary with brain structure, but causation is unknown
Research
Oct 2026

Adolescent lipid levels covary with brain structure, but causation is unknown

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: In reserpine-treated mice, both receptor blockers raised force, but only CB1…
Research
Sep 2026

In reserpine-treated mice, both receptor blockers raised force, but only CB1…

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: In male mice, CBD lowered some cytokines and reshaped liver gene activity
Research
Sep 2026

In male mice, CBD lowered some cytokines and reshaped liver gene activity

CBD Inflammation Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Higher baseline anandamide linked to fewer general symptoms at follow-up
Research
Sep 2026

Higher baseline anandamide linked to fewer general symptoms at follow-up

Endocannabinoid Mental Health
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review surveys headache targets beyond CGRP, including early endocannabinoid…
Review
Sep 2026

Review surveys headache targets beyond CGRP, including early endocannabinoid…

Endocannabinoid Pain Neuroprotection
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Thumbnail for research paper: Review maps cannabis immunity research and highlights gaps before field use
Review
Sep 2026

Review maps cannabis immunity research and highlights gaps before field use

Endocannabinoid
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Thumbnail for research paper: Mouse incision study links peripheral CB1 activation to reduced pain via ASIC3
Research
Sep 2026

Mouse incision study links peripheral CB1 activation to reduced pain via ASIC3

Pain Endocannabinoid
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