Term Name: | cannabinoid signaling pathway |
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Synonyms: | cannabinoid receptor signaling pathway, cannabinoid-activated signaling pathway, cannabinoid-mediated signaling pathway |
Definition: | A G protein-coupled receptor signaling pathway initiated by a cannabinoid binding to its receptor on the cell surface, and ending with the regulation of a downstream cellular process, e.g. transcription. Cannabinoids are a class of diverse chemical compounds that include the endocannabinoids and the phytocannabinoids. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0038171] QuickGO AmiGO |