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Submitted by Alberto on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 14:14
CB1 is the main cannabinoid receptor in the brain but is also found in other tissues. CB1 is a G protein-coupled receptor which inhibits adenylyl cyclase and consequently reduces cAMP upon activation. This in turn regulates many second messenger pathways.
Submitted by Alberto on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 11:35
2AG is a major
endocannabinoid produced from lipids in cellular membranes, mostly but not exclusively in response to cellular activity.
Submitted by Alberto on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 11:14
Anandamide was the first identified endocannabinoid, named after the Sanskrit 'ananda' for inner bliss. Anandamide is produced from lipids in cellular membranes throughout the body.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects around 1% of the worldwide population. It causes psychotic behaviors, social and emotional disruptions and different cognitive impairments.
The causes of the disease are still not clear but studies show that both genetic and environmental factors have an effect on it.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Energy homeostasis (balance) is one of the primary functions of the endocannabinoid system.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Diabetes has two major forms: Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disorder where insulin-producing β-cells in the pancreatic Islets of Langerhans are attacked by the body's immune system resulting in reduced insulin production. Type 2 diabetes results from increased tolerance of cells to insulin resulting in a reduced effect of insulin.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease and the main cause of dementia. Main common symptoms of dementia are related with memory but other cognitive processes are affected during the development of the disease.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Addiction is a complex physiological phenomenon that is intimately linked to the dopamine neurotransmitter system.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14