Stimulation of cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB<sub>2</sub>) suppresses microglial activation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Activated microglial cells have been implicated in a number of neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease (AD), multiple sclerosis (MS), and HIV dementia. It is well known that inflammatory mediators such as nitr...

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Main Authors: Fernandez Francisco, Klein Thomas, Bai Yun, Sun Nan, Hou Huayan, Mori Takashi, Obregon Demian, Ehrhart Jared, Tan Jun, Shytle R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-12-01
Series:Journal of Neuroinflammation
Online Access:http://www.jneuroinflammation.com/content/2/1/29