A potential role for GPR55 in gastrointestinal functions
Abstract ► GPR55 is a putative cannabinoid receptor. ► GPR55 shares little homology (10–15%) with cannabinoid-1 (CB1) and cannabinoid-2 (CB2) receptors. ► GPR55 expression is found in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. ► GPR55 mRNA expression is increased in intestinal inflammation. ► GPR55 agonists reduce intestinal inflammation. Authors: Rudolf Schicho, Martin Storr Affiliations: Institute of Experimental and Clinical Pharmacology, Medical University of Graz, Austria; Department of Medicine II, Klinikum Großhadern, Ludwig-Maximilians University, 81377 Munich, Germany License: © 2012 Elsevier Ltd. CC
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