Abstract:In recent years, cannabinoid subtype 1 receptor (CB1R) antagonists have been developed to treat obesity and metabolic syndrome. Unfortunately, rimonabant (SR141716A) the first marketed drug produced CNS‐related adverse effects including depression and suicidal ideation and was withdrawn from the market. Recent data suggest that blockade of peripheral CB1R receptors can mitigate symptoms associated with metabolic syndrome independent of CNS effects. Therefore, CNS‐sparing CB1R antagonists that have limited tran… Show more
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