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Record 1 2018-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Molecular Biology
  • Nervous System
CONT

Endocannabinoids are signalling molecules formed by the human brain; they activate a protein called the cannabinoid CB1 receptor.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biologie moléculaire
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Le corps humain dispose de récepteurs spécifiques aux cannabinoïdes à la surface de nombreux types cellulaires et il produit divers endocannabinoïdes dérivés d'acides gras qui s'y fixent tout en les activant.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Biología molecular
  • Sistema nervioso
CONT

El sistema endocannabinoide es un sistema regulador de múltiples funciones del organismo de los vertebrados. Hay 2 receptores específicos, CB1 y CB2, a través de los cuales los cannabinoides ejercen su efecto.

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