The therapeutic potential of drugs that target cannabinoid receptors or modulate the tissue levels or actions of endocannabinoids.

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Published in AAPS J on October 24, 2005

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Roger G Pertwee1

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1: School of Medical Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZD, Scotland, UK. rgp@abdn.ac.uk

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