Friday, August 31, 2018

Vicious circle leads to loss of brain cells in old age

The CB1 receptor is responsible for the intoxicating effect of cannabis. However, it appears to act also as a kind of 'sensor' with which neurons measure and control the activity of certain immune cells in the brain. A recent study at least points in this direction. If the sensor fails, chronic inflammation may result -- probably the beginning of a dangerous vicious circle.

from Healthy Aging News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/2wv5kCs

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