Cannabinoids and neuropathic pain

Mini Rev Med Chem. 2003 Nov;3(7):765-72. doi: 10.2174/1389557033487818.

Abstract

After a brief overview of the endocannabinoid system (CB receptors, and endocannabinoids) and of the cannabinergic ligands, some general issues related to cannabinoids and pain are commented. Finally, the most important findings regarding cannabinoids and neuropathic pain are discussed in detail.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cannabinoids / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Ligands
  • Pain / drug therapy*
  • Pain / physiopathology
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / drug therapy*
  • Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / physiopathology
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid / drug effects
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid / physiology*

Substances

  • Cannabinoids
  • Ligands
  • Receptors, Cannabinoid