CB2 receptor
The CB2 receptor is a protein found in the body, primarily in the immune system and peripheral tissues. It is part of the endocannabinoid system, which helps regulate various bodily functions, including pain, inflammation, and immune responses. Unlike its counterpart, the CB1 receptor, which is mainly in the brain and influences mood and cognition, CB2 receptors are more involved in managing how our body responds to stress and injury. Understanding CB2 receptors is important for developing new treatments for conditions like chronic pain and inflammation without the psychoactive effects associated with THC, the main compound in cannabis.
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The CB2 receptor is a protein found in the body, primarily in the immune system and peripheral tissues. It is one of the two main types of cannabinoid receptors, the other being CB1. CB2 receptors interact with cannabinoids—natural compounds found in cannabis—as well as endocannabinoids produced by the body. When activated, these receptors play a role in regulating inflammation and immune responses, which may influence pain perception and other physiological processes. Understanding CB2 receptors is important for developing therapies for conditions like chronic pain and autoimmune diseases.