Cannabinoid receptors

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-001025",
  "term": "Cannabinoid receptors",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A class of G-protein-coupled receptors that are specific for cannabinoids such as those derived from cannabis. They also bind a structurally distinct class of endogenous factors referred to as endocannabinoids. The receptor class may play a role in modulating the release of signaling molecules such as neurotransmitters and cytokines.",
  "subject": "Fields of Study",
  "see_also": [
    "G-protein coupled receptors",
    "cannabinoids"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings 2016",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "receptores de cannabinoides"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/cannabinoid-receptors/"
}