Lifestyle is a well-known environmental factor that plays a major role in facilitating the
development of metabolic syndrome or eventually exacerbating its consequences. Various …

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent cancers affecting humans, with a
complex genetic and environmental aetiology. Unlike cancers with known environmental …

Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) are lipid derivatives of omega-3 (docosahexaenoic
acid, DHA, and eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) or of omega-6 (arachidonic acid, ARA) …

G protein coupled receptors (GPCRs) are a class of membrane proteins that sense
extracellular signals ranging from light to odorants and small molecules and activate …

The endocannabinoid (eCB) system is widely expressed in many central and peripheral
tissues, and is involved in a plethora of physiological processes. Among these, activity of the …

Over the last 25 years, the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) has come into the
limelight as an imperative neuro-modulatory system. It is mainly comprised of endogenous …

Increased uptake of fat, such as through the ingestion of high fat diet (HFD), can lead to fatty
liver diseases and metabolic syndrome. It is not clear whether certain fatty acids may be …

For many years, the brain has been the primary focus for research on eating behavior. More
recently, the discovery of the endocannabinoids (EC) and the endocannabinoid system …

Depression is a complex disorder influenced by a variety of biological and environmental
factors. Due to significant heterogeneity, there are remarkable differences in how patients …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an endogenous signaling system formed by specific
receptors (cannabinoid type 1 and type 2 (CB1 and CB2)), their endogenous ligands …