Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2)

Definition:

Cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2) is predominately expressed in the immune system, and selective modulation of CB2 without the psychoactivity of CB1 has therapeutic potential in inflammatory, fibrotic, and neurodegenerative diseases. CB2 has a high degree of homology and shares 44% sequence identity with CB1.

References:

[1]. Xiaoting Li, et al. Crystal Structure of the Human Cannabinoid Receptor CB2. Cell. 2019 Jan 24;176(3):459-467.e13. [Content Brief]

Biomedical Dictionary

The Biomedical Dictionary is a comprehensive and professional collection of biological academic terms and subject datas. All explanations are supported by authoritative books or high impact factor literatures, and you can acquire accurate explanations of the biomedical terms you want to know.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z #

MedChemExpress: Contact Us; About Us; Headquarters; Distributors; Statement on False Report; Careers

Customer Support: Technical Support; Service; Ordering Information; Easy Return; Shipping Rates & Policies; Intellectual Property Promise

Resources: Free Sample; Resources; Molarity Calculator; Dilution Calculator; Terms & Conditions; Reconstitution Calculator; Specific Activity Calculator

Subscribe to our E-newsletter

Name
Email *

	Sorry, but the email address you supplied was invalid.

Products are chemical reagents for research use only and are not intended for human use. We do not sell to patients.

Join with us