Vanilloid

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The vanilloids is a type of nerve receptor which is closely related to cannabinoid receptors.^[1]

As a type of nerve receptor, it is activated by a ligand, or neurochemical 'key', which will communicate a sensation within the nervous system. For example, the only vanilloid receptor found as of yet is vanilloid receptor subtype 1 (TRPV1). The specific ligand(s) for this receptor has not yet been found, but the endocannabinoid ligands, N-arachidonoyl-dopamine and arachidonoyl ethanolamide (anandamide or AEA) bind to VR1.^[1]

[edit] See also

• Capsaicin
• Endocannabinoid system
• Cannabinoid receptor
• Vanilloid receptor subtype 1

[edit] External links

• Vanilloid receptor factbook] from Sigma Aldrich.

[edit] References

1. ^ ^{a b} Ralevic V. (July 2003). "Cannabinoid modulation of peripheral autonomic and sensory neurotransmission.". European journal of pharmacology 472 (1-2): 1–21. doi:10.1016/S0014-2999(03)01813-2. PMID 12860468.