Abstract
The endocannabinoid system is critical in the regulation of emotion and stress responsiveness. Despite the promising therapeutic value of its pharmacological modulation, deficient and excessive endocannabinoid signalling should be avoided. This mini-review will provide an up-to-date revision on this topic, emphasizing the relevance of a normative endocannabinoid system for emotional homeostasis.
Keywords: Neuropharmacology, endocannabinoids, animal behavior, mental disorders
Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry
Title: The Critical Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Emotional Homeostasis: Avoiding Excess and Deficiencies
Volume: 9 Issue: 12
Author(s): E. M. Marco and M. P. Viveros
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Keywords: Neuropharmacology, endocannabinoids, animal behavior, mental disorders
Abstract: The endocannabinoid system is critical in the regulation of emotion and stress responsiveness. Despite the promising therapeutic value of its pharmacological modulation, deficient and excessive endocannabinoid signalling should be avoided. This mini-review will provide an up-to-date revision on this topic, emphasizing the relevance of a normative endocannabinoid system for emotional homeostasis.
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Marco M. E. and Viveros P. M., The Critical Role of the Endocannabinoid System in Emotional Homeostasis: Avoiding Excess and Deficiencies, Mini-Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry 2009; 9 (12) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709789957468
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/138955709789957468 |
Print ISSN 1389-5575 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 1875-5607 |
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