Astroglial CB1 receptors, energy metabolism, and gliotransmission: an integrated signaling system?
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DOI: 10.1042/ebc20220089
Abstract: Astrocytes are key players in brain homeostasis and function. During the last years, several studies have cemented this notion by showing that these cells respond to neuronal signals and, via the release of molecules that… read more here.
Keywords: astroglial cb1; cb1 receptors; energy metabolism; gliotransmission ... See more keywords
In vitro determination of the efficacy of illicit synthetic cannabinoids at CB1 receptors
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DOI: 10.1111/bph.14829
Abstract: The morbidity and mortality associated with recreational use of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs) may reflect strong activation of CB1 receptors and is a major health concern. The properties of SCRA at CB1 receptors are… read more here.
Keywords: determination efficacy; vitro determination; cb1 receptors; receptor ... See more keywords
Electroacupuncture reduces chronic itch via cannabinoid CB1 receptors in the ventrolateral periaqueductal gray
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.931600
Abstract: Chronic itch severely reduces the quality of life of patients. Electroacupuncture (EA) is widely used to treat chronic itch. However, the underlying mechanism of this therapeutic action of EA is largely unknown. Cannabinoid CB1 receptors… read more here.
Keywords: reduces chronic; itch via; chronic itch; cb1 receptors ... See more keywords
Early Blockade of CB1 Receptors Ameliorates Schizophrenia-like Alterations in the Neurodevelopmental MAM Model of Schizophrenia
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DOI: 10.3390/biom12010108
Abstract: In agreement with the neurodevelopmental hypothesis of schizophrenia, prenatal exposure of Sprague-Dawley rats to the antimitotic agent methylazoxymethanol acetate (MAM) at gestational day 17 produces long-lasting behavioral alterations such as social withdrawal and cognitive impairment… read more here.
Keywords: like alterations; blockade cb1; cb1 receptors; early blockade ... See more keywords