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The G1359A-CNR1 gene polymorphism is associated to glioma in Spanish patients.
Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico - 1 Dec 2010
Núñez Mercedes, Perdomo Sandra, Moreta Juan, Santos-Briz Ángel, González-Sarmiento Rogelio
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INTRODUCTION: The cannabinoid receptor gene 1 (CNR1) encodes the human cannabinoid receptor CB1. This receptor has a widespread distribution in the central nervous system (CNS), the main ligands being anandamide, 2-araquidonoil glycerol and marijuana constituents. There is evidence to suggest an...
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