Endocannabinoids: The Brain and Body's Marijuana and Beyond

ISBN-13: 9780367391911 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 584 str.

Emmanuel S. Onaivi; Takayuki Sugiura; Vincenzo Di Marzo

Opis

This volume explores research on marijuana-like substances produced naturally by the human body and brain. These endogenous lipid molecules, or endocannabinoids, constitute a uniquely conserved and ubiquitous physiological control system in a variety of species and plays fundamental roles in development and cell death. The authors discuss this remarkable progress in marijuana research including identification of genes encoding endocannabinoid receptors, isolation of endocannabinoids and entourage ligands, and functional identification of transporters and enzymes for the biosynthesis and degradation of these endogenous substances.

 

Spis treści

Historical Aspects and Chemistry. Genetics, Signaling and Receptors. Biochemistry of the Endocannabinoid System. Endocannabinoids in CNS Physiology. Endocannabinoids in CNS Pathology. Endocannabinoids in Peripheral Organ Systems. Endocannabinoids in Non-Mammals. Perspective.

O autorze

Emmanuel S. Onaivi, Takayuki Sugiura, Vincenzo Di Marzo