Cannabinoids and neuropathic pain.
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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Instituto de Química Médica, CSIC, c/Juan de la Cierva 3, E-28006, Madrid, Spain. iqmg310@iqm.csic.es
Jagerovic
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Hernandez-Folgado
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Martin
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D000818:Animals; D002186:Cannabinoids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D008024:Ligands; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D043882:Receptors, Cannabinoid / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology*
D002186:Cannabinoids; D008024:Ligands; D043882:Receptors, Cannabinoid