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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. In the brain,
endocannabinoids serve mainly as negative feedback molecules (reducing presynaptic neurotransmitter release after postsynaptic activation) keeping overall brain activity in balance.
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. In the brain, anandamide is primarily involved in negative feedback, keeping brain activity in balance. In the body, anandamide is implicated in the suppression of tumour growth, pain and vomiting and the stimulation of eating.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
TRPV1 is part of the transient receptor potential family and is one of the non-GPCR cannabinoid receptors. TRPV1 is involved in thermoregulation and pain detection (nociception).
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
CB2 is primarily expressed in the immune cells and tissues of the body. Like CB1, CB2 is a G protein-coupled receptor which inhibits adenylyl cyclase and consequently lowers cAMP upon activation. This, in turn, regulates many second messenger pathways.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
A stroke is marked by reduced blood flow to the brain. This reduction can be due to a blocked blood vessle (ischaemia) or a ruptured blood vessle (aneurism). Either way, as a result (part of) the brain is deprived of oxygen and nutrients which in turn causes neuronal degradation and cognitive decline.
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Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behavior.
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Parkinson's Disease is a degenerative disorder of the nervous system marked by accelerated degeneration of dopamine-producing neurons in the Substantia Nigra in the brain.
Typical symptoms of Parkinson's Disease , such as (intentional) tremor, rigidity and slowness of movement are mostly ascribed to degenerating Substantia Nigra neurons.
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14