1st atomic-level image of 'Marijuana Receptor' created
In a first, an international group of scientists has created a 3D atomic-level image of the cannabinoid receptor, the molecular structure activated by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the active chemical in marijuana. The team said the finding could help answer why some THC-related molecules have complex and harmful effects, and could also guide drug design for pain, inflammation, and obesity.