Cannabinoids and neuroinflammation.

Walter L (2004)


Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Journal article, Review article

Publication year: 2004

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Book Volume: 141

Pages Range: 775-85

Journal Issue: 5

DOI: 10.1038/sj.bjp.0705667

Abstract

Growing evidence suggests that a major physiological function of the cannabinoid signaling system is to modulate neuroinflammation. This review discusses the anti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoid compounds at molecular, cellular and whole animal levels, first by examining the evidence for anti-inflammatory effects of cannabinoids obtained using in vivo animal models of clinical neuroinflammatory conditions, specifically rodent models of multiple sclerosis, and second by describing the endogenous cannabinoid (endocannabinoid) system components in immune cells. Our aim is to identify immune functions modulated by cannabinoids that could account for their anti-inflammatory effects in these animal models.

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APA:

Walter, L. (2004). Cannabinoids and neuroinflammation. British Journal of Pharmacology, 141(5), 775-85. https://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjp.0705667

MLA:

Walter, Lisa. "Cannabinoids and neuroinflammation." British Journal of Pharmacology 141.5 (2004): 775-85.

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