Update on the Role of Cannabinoid Receptors after Ischemic Stroke

• Main Authors: Luciano S. A. Capettini (Author), Silvia Q. Savergnini (Author), Rafaela F. da Silva (Author), Nikos Stergiopulos (Author), Robson A. S. Santos (Author), François Mach (Author), Fabrizio Montecucco (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Cannabinoids are considered as key mediators in the pathophysiology of inflammatory diseases, including atherosclerosis. In particular, they have been shown to reduce the ischemic injury after acute cardiovascular events, such as acute myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. These protective and...