Chapter title |
Endocannabinoids
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Chapter number | 9 |
Book title |
Endocannabinoids
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Published in |
Handbook of experimental pharmacology, January 2015
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DOI | 10.1007/978-3-319-20825-1_9 |
Pubmed ID | |
Book ISBNs |
978-3-31-920824-4, 978-3-31-920825-1
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Authors |
Rubino, TIziana, Zamberletti, Erica, Parolaro, Daniela, TIziana Rubino, Erica Zamberletti, Daniela Parolaro |
Editors |
Roger G. Pertwee |
Abstract |
Preclinical and clinical data fully support the involvement of the endocannabinoid system in the etiopathogenesis of several mental diseases. In this review we will briefly summarize the most common alterations in the endocannabinoid system, in terms of cannabinoid receptors and endocannabinoid levels, present in mood disorders (anxiety, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidality) as well as psychosis (schizophrenia) and autism. The arising picture for each pathology is not always straightforward; however, both animal and human studies seem to suggest that pharmacological modulation of this system might represent a novel approach for treatment. |
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