Role of Cannabinoid Receptor Type 1 in Insulin Resistance and Its Biological Implications
Endogenous cannabinoids (ECs) are lipid-signaling molecules that specifically bind to cannabinoid receptor types 1 and 2 (CB1R and CB2R) and are highly expressed in central and many peripheral tissues under pathological conditions. Activation of hepatic CB1R is associated with obesity, insulin resis...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-04-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Molecular Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/20/9/2109 |