Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy is a form of brain injury caused by oxygen deprivation during the birth process. It can cause sensorimotor and cognitive impairments including physical and intellectual disability.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
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 heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Glioblastoma is a malignant brain tumor originated in brain cells called astrocytes. Glioblastoma is one of the most promising targets for cannabinoid therapy. Several research groups found anti-tumor properties of cannabinoids in vitro and in vivo studies.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... 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 heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
GPR18 is involved in apoptosis, microglial migration in the CNS and other immune responses.