Published in Cell · View the paper (DOI)
The study provides a three-dimensional image of cannabinoid receptor 1, which is found to be embedded in the surface of many nerve cells. This discovery could explain how pain medications meant to mimic cannabis use without the 'high' can cause unintended side effects.
Coverage from 3 institutions
- A look at the 'marijuana' receptor Cell Press · Oct 20, 2016 · first to report
- Structure of primary cannabinoid receptor is revealed NIH/National Institute on Drug Abuse · Oct 20, 2016
- International team unveils first atomic-level image of the human 'marijuana receptor' Scripps Research Institute · Oct 20, 2016