Cannabinoid signaling

Cannabinoid signaling involves natural or synthetic compounds interacting with specialized receptors in the body, primarily the CB1 and CB2 receptors. These receptors are part of the endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate functions like mood, appetite, pain, and immune response. When cannabinoids bind to these receptors, they influence nerve activity and immune cells, helping maintain balance in the body's processes. Our body produces its own cannabinoids (endocannabinoids), but external ones from plants (like cannabis) can also activate these systems, leading to various effects on health and sensation.