A Central Move for CB2 Receptors

Neuron. 2016 May 18;90(4):670-1. doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2016.05.012.

Abstract

The function of the CB2 cannabinoid receptor in the brain has long been a matter of debate. In this issue of Neuron, Stempel et al. (2016) describe a mechanism whereby endocannabinoid production leads to a cell-intrinsic hyperpolarization that controls self activity.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Brain / metabolism*
  • Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators / metabolism*
  • Endocannabinoids / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Neurons / metabolism*
  • RNA, Messenger / metabolism
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2 / metabolism*

Substances

  • Cannabinoid Receptor Modulators
  • Endocannabinoids
  • RNA, Messenger
  • Receptor, Cannabinoid, CB2