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CB1R is one of the most abundantly expressed G protein coupled receptors (GPCR) in the CNS and has been targeted therapeutically for multiple diseases; however side effect profiles for CB1R have posed difficulty in the development of clinically successful CB1R drugs. The identification of GPCR interacting proteins has provided additional insight into the fine-tuning and regulation of numerous GPCR's. The Cannabinoid Receptor Interacting Protein 1a (CRIP1a) binds to the extreme carboxy terminus of CB1R, and has been shown to alter CB1R-mediated neuronal function. 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