Gene: CNR1

Alternate names for this Gene: CANN6|CB-R|CB1|CB1A|CB1K5|CB1R|CNR

Gene Summary: This gene encodes one of two cannabinoid receptors. The cannabinoids, principally delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and synthetic analogs, are psychoactive ingredients of marijuana. The cannabinoid receptors are members of the guanine-nucleotide-binding protein (G-protein) coupled receptor family, which inhibit adenylate cyclase activity in a dose-dependent, stereoselective and pertussis toxin-sensitive manner. The two receptors have been found to be involved in the cannabinoid-induced CNS effects (including alterations in mood and cognition) experienced by users of marijuana. Multiple transcript variants encoding two different protein isoforms have been described for this gene.

Gene is located in Chromosome: 6

Location in Chromosome : 6q15

Description of this Gene: cannabinoid receptor 1

Type of Gene: protein-coding