The Cannabinoid CB1 Antagonist TM38837 With Limited Penetrance to the Brain Shows Reduced Fear-Promoting Effects in Mice

Rimonabant was the first selective CB1 antagonist/inverse agonist introduced into clinical practice to treat obesity and metabolic-related disorders. It was withdrawn from market due to the notably increased rates of psychiatric side effects. We have evaluated TM38837, a novel, largely peripherally...

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Main Authors: Vincenzo Micale, Filippo Drago, Pia K. Noerregaard, Christian E. Elling, Carsten T. Wotjak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fphar.2019.00207/full