What Role Does the Endocannabinoid System Play in the Pathogenesis of Obesity?
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an endogenous signaling system formed by specific receptors (cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 (CB<sub>1</sub> and CB<sub>2</sub>)), their endogenous ligands (endocannabinoids), and enzymes involved in their synthesis and degradation. The ECS,...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/2/373 |