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, 05/09/2017 - 12:14
Submitted by Alberto on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 14:14
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... 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.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Eczema or dermatitis is a (chronic) inflammation of the skin. Eczema is marked by itchy skin and crusty skin lesions. It is not known what exactly causes Eczema but an over-active immune system may at least be part of the cause.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
COPD is a chronic lung disease. To date, no cure exists for COPD and therefore most treatments focus on reducing symptoms and suppressing discomfort.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
Energy homeostasis (balance) is one of the primary functions of the endocannabinoid system.
Submitted by heiko@ghsctradi... on Mon, 03/14/2016 - 13:14
OCD is an anxiety disorder characterised by the obsessive urge for repetitive behaviour.
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.