Gene Symbol | CNR2 |
Entrez Gene ID | 1269 |
Full Name | cannabinoid receptor 2 |
Synonyms | CB-2,CB2,CX5 |
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Gene Type | protein-coding |
Organism | Homo sapiens(human) |
Genome | |
Summary | The cannabinoid delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol is the principal psychoactive ingredient of marijuana. The proteins encoded by this gene and the cannabinoid receptor 1 (brain) (CNR1) gene have the characteristics of a guanine nucleotide-binding protein (G-protein)-coupled receptor for cannabinoids. They inhibit adenylate cyclase activity in a dose-dependent, stereoselective, and pertussis toxin-sensitive manner. These proteins have been found to be involved in the cannabinoid-induced CNS effects (including alterations in mood and cognition) experienced by users of marijuana. The cannabinoid receptors are members of family 1 of the G-protein-coupled receptors. [provided by RefSeq, Jul 2008]. |
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