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Reduced endocannabinoid immune modulation by a common cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptor gene polymorphism: possible risk for autoimmune disorders.
Journal of leukocyte biology - 1 Jul 2005
Sipe Jack C, Arbour Nathalie, Gerber Alexandra, Beutler Ernest
Abstract excerpt
Immune system responsiveness results from numerous factors, including endogenous cannabinoid signaling in immunocytes termed the "immunocannabinoid" system. This system can be an important signaling pathway for immune modulation. To assess the immunomodulating role of the cannabinoid 2 (CB2) receptor, we sought polymorphisms in the human gene, identified a common dinucleotide polymorphism, and investigated its...
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