Activation of cannabinoid CB2 receptor ameliorates atherosclerosis associated with suppression of adhesion molecules.

“Adhesion molecules have been implicated in the development and progression of atherosclerosis. Cannabinoids have been reported to modulate the migration and adhesion molecules expression of various cell types.

Here we examined the effects of WIN55212-2, a cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1-R)/cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2-R) agonist on the development of atherosclerotic lesions…

WIN55212-2 seems to have direct anti-atherosclerotic effects in an animal model of atherosclerosis… these beneficial effects of WIN55212-2 may be mediated through the CB2 receptor.”

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20075743

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