Endocannabinoids: The Brain and Body's Marijuana and Beyond

This volume explores research on marijuana-like substances produced naturally by the human body and brain. These endogenous lipid molecules, or endocannabinoids, constitute a uniquely conserved and ubiquitous physiological control system in a variety of species and plays fundamental roles in development and cell death. The authors discuss this remarkable progress in marijuana research including identification of genes encoding endocannabinoid receptors, isolation of endocannabinoids and entourage ligands, and functional identification of transporters and enzymes for the biosynthesis and degradation of these endogenous substances.

Author: Emmanuel S. Onaivi
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 09/23/2019
Pages: 584
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.95lbs
Size: 9.90h x 6.90w x 1.30d
ISBN: 9780367391911

About the Author
Emmanuel S. Onaivi, Takayuki Sugiura, Vincenzo Di Marzo