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The Chemistry of Cannabis and Cannabinoids

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The science of cannabis and cannabinoids encompasses a wide variety of scientific disciplines and can appear daunting to newcomers to the field. The encroachment of folklore and ‘cannabis culture’ into scientific discussions can cloud the situation further. This Primer Review is designed to give a succinct overview of the chemistry of cannabis and cannabinoids.

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Fatty acid amide hydrolase deficiency limits early pregnancy events.

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Authors: Haibin Wang, Huirong Xie, Yong Guo, Hao Zhang, Toshifumi Takahashi, et al
Journal of Clinical Investigation, August 2006
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Synchronized preimplantation embryo development and passage through the oviduct into the uterus are prerequisites for implantation, dysregulation of which often leads to pregnancy failure in women. Cannabinoid/endocannabinoid signaling via cannabinoid receptor CB1 is known to…

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