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cannabinoid signaling pathway |
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- cannabinoid receptor signaling pathway
- cannabinoid-activated signaling pathway
- cannabinoid-mediated signaling pathway
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Definition: |
A G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway initiated by a cannabinoid binding to its receptor on the cell surface, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that include the endocannabinoids and the phytocannabinoids.
Cannabinoid
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