Cannabinoids and red light therapy (photobiomodulation) both have significant effects on mitochondrial function, but they operate through different mechanisms. Cannabinoids interact with mitochondrial function primarily through **cannabinoid receptors** and by influencing processes like **calcium homeostasis**, **oxidative stress**, and **energy production**, while red light therapy directly affects mitochondrial electron transport, **cytochrome c oxidase** activity, and **ATP production**.
### **Impact of Cannabinoids on Mitochondria:** Cannabinoids, such as **THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)** and **CBD (cannabidiol)**, have diverse effects on mitochondrial function, which are primarily mediated through their interaction with **cannabinoid receptors** (CB1 and CB2). These receptors are located on the mitochondrial membrane, as well as on the plasma membrane, and can influence several cellular processes.
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