Cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system in liver diseases
Cannabinoids are biologically active substances acting via feedback-coupled CB1 and CB2 receptors. Their expression in myofibroblasts and liver endothelial cells is reported to be elevated in chronic liver diseases. The effect of CB1 receptor stimulation is to increase fibrosis and inflammatory acti...
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Main Authors: | Anna Parfieniuk-Kowerda, Diana Martonik, Aleksandra Andrzejuk, Aleksander Tarasik, Robert Flisiak |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Termedia Publishing House
2024-12-01
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Series: | Clinical & Experimental Hepatology |
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Online Access: | https://www.termedia.pl/Cannabinoids-and-the-endocannabinoid-system-in-liver-diseases,80,55209,1,1.html |
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