Cannabinoid receptors are specialized protein molecules located on the surface of cells in the brain and throughout the body that respond to certain chemical compounds, such as cannabinoids. They play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, including mood, pain sensation, appetite, and memory.
Related terms
Endocannabinoids: These are naturally occurring cannabinoids produced by our own body that bind to cannabinoid receptors.
THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol): The primary psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants that directly activates cannabinoid receptors.
CBD (cannabidiol): A non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis plants that indirectly interacts with cannabinoid receptors to produce various therapeutic effects.