CB1 receptor signaling in the brain: extracting specificity from ubiquity
Endocannabinoids (eCBs) are amongst the most ubiquitous signaling molecules in the
nervous system. Over the past few decades, observations based on a large volume of work …
nervous system. Over the past few decades, observations based on a large volume of work …
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 …
Astroglial CB1 receptors determine synaptic D-serine availability to enable recognition memory
LM Robin, JFO da Cruz, VC Langlais… - Neuron, 2018 - cell.com
Bidirectional communication between neurons and astrocytes shapes synaptic plasticity and
behavior. D-serine is a necessary co-agonist of synaptic N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors …
behavior. D-serine is a necessary co-agonist of synaptic N-methyl-D-aspartate receptors …
A lactate-dependent shift of glycolysis mediates synaptic and cognitive processes in male mice
I Fernández-Moncada, G Lavanco… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Astrocytes control brain activity via both metabolic processes and gliotransmission, but the
physiological links between these functions are scantly known. Here we show that …
physiological links between these functions are scantly known. Here we show that …
Targeting endocannabinoid signaling: FAAH and MAG lipase inhibitors
N van Egmond, VM Straub… - Annual Review of …, 2021 - annualreviews.org
Inspired by the medicinal properties of the plant Cannabis sativa and its principal
component (−)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), researchers have developed a variety …
component (−)-trans-Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), researchers have developed a variety …
Don't worry, be happy: endocannabinoids and cannabis at the intersection of stress and reward
ND Volkow, AJ Hampson… - Annual Review of …, 2017 - annualreviews.org
Cannabis enables and enhances the subjective sense of well-being by stimulating the
endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a key role in modulating the response to …
endocannabinoid system (ECS), which plays a key role in modulating the response to …
THC and CBD: villain versus hero? Insights into adolescent exposure
Cannabis is the most used drug of abuse worldwide. It is well established that the most
abundant phytocannabinoids in this plant are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and …
abundant phytocannabinoids in this plant are Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and …
The endocannabinoid system in modulating fear, anxiety, and stress
R Maldonado, D Cabañero… - Dialogues in Clinical …, 2020 - Taylor & Francis
The endocannabinoid system is widely expressed in the limbic system, prefrontal cortical
areas, and brain structures regulating neuroendocrine stress responses, which explains the …
areas, and brain structures regulating neuroendocrine stress responses, which explains the …
Metabolic messengers: endocannabinoids
Endocannabinoid signalling is considered one of the most important modulatory systems in
a whole organism. Research has yielded great insight on the mechanisms that link …
a whole organism. Research has yielded great insight on the mechanisms that link …
Mechanisms of endocannabinoid control of synaptic plasticity
BL Winters, CW Vaughan - Neuropharmacology, 2021 - Elsevier
The endogenous cannabinoid transmitter system regulates synaptic transmission
throughout the nervous system. Unlike conventional transmitters, specific stimuli induce …
throughout the nervous system. Unlike conventional transmitters, specific stimuli induce …