Cannabinoid1 Receptor in the Dorsal Vagal Complex Modulates Lower Oesophageal Sphincter Relaxation in Ferrets
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- 1 July 2003
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Wiley in The Journal of Physiology
- Vol. 550 (1) , 149-158
- https://doi.org/10.1113/jphysiol.2003.042242
Abstract
Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) is an effective anti-emetic; however, other potential gastrointestinal therapeutic effects of Δ9-THC are less well-known. Here, we report a role of Δ9-THC in a va...Keywords
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