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Newest firstCo-administration of cannabinoids and opioids has been shown to enhance analgesic effects. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. One hypothesis suggests that cannabinoid CB1 receptors (CB1R) and mu-opioid receptors (MOR) interact at the cell membrane or intracellular signaling level. This study aimed to test this hypothesis by examining CB1R-MOR colocalization and assessing whether the deletion of one…
Open article record in new tab ↗Abstract The cannabinoid CB2 receptor (CB2R) has emerged as a promising therapeutic target for pain and central nervous system disorders, yet its brain expression has remained controversial due to low basal levels and the lack of reliable antibodies. Previous green fluorescent protein (GFP) reporter mouse lines have produced conflicting findings, possibly because GFP was either randomly inserted into the genome or…
Open article record in new tab ↗Preclinical research has demonstrated the efficacy of CB1 receptor (CB1R) antagonists in reducing drug-taking behavior. However, clinical trials with rimonabant, a CB1R antagonist with inverse agonist profile, failed due to severe adverse effects, such as depression and suicidality. As a result, efforts have shifted towards developing novel neutral CB1R antagonists without an inverse agonist profile for treating s…