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KAS is an Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research Medical Scientist. Thanks to Adam Chambers, Marnie Duncan and Marja van Sickle for their valuable comments.
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Sharkey, K. Endocannabinoids: biology, mechanism of action and functions. Int J Obes 30 (Suppl 1), S4–S6 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.ijo.0803270
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