Endocannabinoids, Related Compounds and Their Metabolic Routes

Endocannabinoids, Related Compounds and Their Metabolic Routes

Endocannabinoids are lipid mediators able to bind to and activate cannabinoid receptors, the primary molecular targets responsible for the pharmacological effects of the Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol. These bioactive lipids belong mainly to two classes of compounds: N-acylethanolamines and acylesters, bei...

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Main Authors: Filomena Fezza, Monica Bari, Rita Florio, Emanuela Talamonti, Monica Feole, Mauro Maccarrone
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2014-10-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
anandamide
2-arachidonoylglycerol
endocannabinoid metabolic routes
fatty acids
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/19/11/17078

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