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Endocannabinoid system

Biological system

Endocannabinoid system

The endocannabinoid system is a biological system composed of endocannabinoids, which are endogenous lipid-based retrograde neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors, and cannabinoid receptor proteins that are expressed throughout the vertebrate central nervous system and peripheral nervous system. The endoc… Read more

Endocannabinoids are natural lipid-based neurotransmitters that help regulate and balance key bodily functions. They are produced by the body and bind to cannabinoid receptors to activate the endocannabinoid system, a network of enzymes and cannabinoid receptors. The ECS may be involved in various physiological and pathological conditions, such as pain, inflammation, mood, and memory.