The Endocannabinoid System in the Retina: From Physiology to Practical and Therapeutic Applications

Cannabis is one of the most prevalent drugs used in industrialized countries. The main effects of Cannabis are mediated by two major exogenous cannabinoids: ∆9-tetrahydroxycannabinol and cannabidiol. They act on specific endocannabinoid receptors, especially types 1 and 2. Mammals are endowed with a...

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Main Authors: Thomas Schwitzer, Raymund Schwan, Karine Angioi-Duprez, Anne Giersch, Vincent Laprevote
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Neural Plasticity
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/2916732