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Activation of platelets by the endocannabinoids 2-arachidonoylglycerol and virodhamine is mediated by their conversion to arachidonic acid and thromboxane A2, not by activation of cannabinoid receptors

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Pages 465-466 | Received 12 Aug 2013, Accepted 12 Aug 2013, Published online: 08 Oct 2013

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