Arachidonylcyclopropylamide
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Arachidonylcyclopropylamide (ACPA) is a synthetic agonist of the cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R). ACPA is considered to be a selective cannabinoid agonist
as it binds primarily to the CB1R and has low affinity to the cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2R) (Ki = 2.2 nM for CB1R; Ki = 700 nM for CB2R).
Agonist
An agonist is a chemical that binds to a receptor of a cell and triggers a response by that cell. Agonists often mimic the action of a naturally occurring substance...
as it binds primarily to the CB1R and has low affinity to the cannabinoid receptor 2 (CB2R) (Ki = 2.2 nM for CB1R; Ki = 700 nM for CB2R).