Potential of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH), Monoacylglycerol Lipase (MAGL), and Diacylglycerol Lipase (DAGL) Enzymes as Targets for Obesity Treatment: A Narrative Review

Potential of Fatty Acid Amide Hydrolase (FAAH), Monoacylglycerol Lipase (MAGL), and Diacylglycerol Lipase (DAGL) Enzymes as Targets for Obesity Treatment: A Narrative Review

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) plays an integral role in maintaining metabolic homeostasis and may affect hunger, caloric intake, and nutrient absorption. Obesity has been associated with higher levels of the endogenous cannabinoid transmitters (endocannabinoids). Therefore, the ECS is an importan...

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Main Authors: Justin Matheson, Xin Ming Matthew Zhou, Zoe Bourgault, Bernard Le Foll
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
obesity
endocannabinoid system
FAAH
MAGL
DAGL
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/12/1316

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https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/14/12/1316

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