The endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates brain development and function, energy
metabolism and stress in a sex-, age-and tissue-dependent manner. The ECS comprises …

The endocannabinoids anandamide (AEA) and 2‐arachidonoylglycerol (2‐AG) are
bioactive lipids derived from the n‐6 family of polyunsaturated fatty acids that are essential …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) consists of two receptors (CB1 and CB2), several
endogenous ligands (primarily anandamide and 2-AG), and over a dozen ligand …

It is increasingly recognized that maternal exposure to metabolic (nutritional) stimuli,
infections, illicit or prescription drugs and environmental stressors during pregnancy can …

The role played by the endocannabinoid system in the regulation of energy balance is
currently generating a great amount of interest among several groups of investigators. This …

Background Environmental conditions in early life can induce permanent physiological
changes, sometimes increasing the risk of chronic diseases during adulthood. Neural and …

The endocannabinoid system is found in most, if not all, mammalian organs and is involved
in a variety of physiological functions, ranging from the control of synaptic plasticity in the …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a widespread intercellular signaling system that
plays a critical role in energy homeostasis, meant as the precise matching of caloric intake …

The crucial role of the hypothalamus in the pathogenesis of obesity is widely recognized,
while the precise molecular and cellular mechanisms involved are the focus of intense …

The endocannabinoid system is involved in signal transduction in mammals. It comprises
principally G protein-coupled cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous agonists, called …