Opposite roles of cannabinoid receptors 1 and 2 in hepatocarcinogenesis

Conclusions
Similar to their role in fibrogenesis, CB1 and CB2 exert opposite effects on hepatocarcinogenesis and may provide novel therapeutic targets.

Source: Gut - September 7, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Suk, K.-T., Mederacke, I., Gwak, G.-Y., Cho, S. W., Adeyemi, A., Friedman, R., Schwabe, R. F. Tags: Cirrhosis, Nonalcoholic steatosis, Editor's choice, Hepatic cancer Hepatology Source Type: research