The endocannabinoid system as a target for novel anxiolytic drugs
The endocannabinoid (eCB) system has attracted attention for its role in various behavioral
and brain functions, and as a therapeutic target in neuropsychiatric disease states, including …
and brain functions, and as a therapeutic target in neuropsychiatric disease states, including …
Cannabinoids and anxiety
FA Moreira, CT Wotjak - Behavioral neurobiology of anxiety and its …, 2010 - Springer
The term cannabinoids encompasses compounds produced by the plant Cannabis sativa,
such as Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, and synthetic counterparts. Their actions occur mainly …
such as Δ 9-tetrahydrocannabinol, and synthetic counterparts. Their actions occur mainly …
Endocannabinoids, cannabinoids and the regulation of anxiety
Cannabis has been used for hundreds of years, with its ability to dampen feelings of anxiety
often reported as a primary reason for use. Only recently has the specific role cannabinoids …
often reported as a primary reason for use. Only recently has the specific role cannabinoids …
[HTML][HTML] Targeting the endocannabinoid system in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder: A promising case of preclinical-clinical translation?
The endocannabinoid (eCB) system is one the most ubiquitous signaling systems of the
brain and offers a rich pharmacology including multiple druggable targets. Preclinical …
brain and offers a rich pharmacology including multiple druggable targets. Preclinical …
[HTML][HTML] Targeting the endocannabinoid system to treat anxiety-related disorders
N Korem, TM Zer-Aviv, E Ganon-Elazar… - Journal of basic and …, 2016 - degruyter.com
The endocannabinoid system plays an important role in the control of emotions, and its
dysregulation has been implicated in several psychiatric disorders. The most common self …
dysregulation has been implicated in several psychiatric disorders. The most common self …
Therapeutic endocannabinoid augmentation for mood and anxiety disorders: comparative profiling of FAAH, MAGL and dual inhibitors
Recent studies have demonstrated anxiolytic potential of pharmacological endocannabinoid
(eCB) augmentation approaches in a variety of preclinical models. Pharmacological …
(eCB) augmentation approaches in a variety of preclinical models. Pharmacological …
Cannabinoids and emotionality: a neuroanatomical perspective
RJ McLaughlin, G Gobbi - Neuroscience, 2012 - Elsevier
The endocannabinoid system has recently emerged as a promising therapeutic target for the
treatment of stress-related emotional disorders. A growing literature base has collectively …
treatment of stress-related emotional disorders. A growing literature base has collectively …
Pharmacological exploitation of the endocannabinoid system: new perspectives for the treatment of depression and anxiety disorders?
Objective: The present review provides a brief introduction into the endocannabinoid system
and discusses main strategies of pharmacological interventions. Method: We have reviewed …
and discusses main strategies of pharmacological interventions. Method: We have reviewed …
Endocannabinoids in neuroimmunology and stress
EJ Carrier, S Patel, CJ Hillard - Current Drug Targets-CNS & …, 2005 - ingentaconnect.com
Two topics are presented in this review. In the first section, we review data regarding the
effects of the endocannabinoids (eCBs) and cannabinoid receptors on neuroimmune …
effects of the endocannabinoids (eCBs) and cannabinoid receptors on neuroimmune …
Role of endocannabinoid signaling in anxiety and depression
S Patel, CJ Hillard - Behavioral neurobiology of the endocannabinoid …, 2009 - Springer
Cannabinoid receptors and their endogenous ligands are located throughout the limbic, or
“emotional,” brain, where they modulate synaptic neurotransmission. Converging preclinical …
“emotional,” brain, where they modulate synaptic neurotransmission. Converging preclinical …