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.
Keywords: cannabinoid, neuropathic pain, analgesia
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: Cannabinoids and Neuropathic Pain
Volume: 3 Issue: 7
Author(s): P. Goya, N. Jagerovic, L. Hernandez-Folgado and M. I. Martin
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Keywords: cannabinoid, neuropathic pain, analgesia
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.
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Goya P., Jagerovic N., Hernandez-Folgado L. and Martin I. M., Cannabinoids and Neuropathic Pain, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2003; 3 (7) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557033487818
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1389557033487818 |
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Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
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