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A Review of the Cardioprotective Effects of Plant Derived and Synthetic Derivatives Targeting the Cannabinoid Receptors
Abstract: Cannabinoids are chemicals that were discovered in the Cannabis sativa plant for the first time. They've been used to treat a variety of ailments for thousands of years. The endocannabinoid system is made up of cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids, and the enzymes that catalyse their synthesis and breakdown. It plays a vital role in cardiovascular system function. The findings so far point to endocannabinoids playing a role in the pathogenesis of …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 21–38 Read article