The endocannabinoids anandamide and 2-arachidonyl-glycerol (2-AG) induce pulmonary hypertension (PH) in a CB1 receptor independent manner - role of COX-2 and EP1 receptor activation

H. Wahn, F. Kram, J. Wolf, J. A. Wagner (Wangen, Würzburg, Germany)

Source: Annual Congress 2005 - The injured lung: pathogenesis and interventions
Session: The injured lung: pathogenesis and interventions
Session type: Poster Discussion
Number: 4661
Disease area: Pulmonary vascular diseases

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