Browsing by Subject "anandamide"
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Augmentation of endogenous cannabinoid tone modulates lipopolysaccharide-induced alterations in circulating cytokine levels in rats
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2008-10-01)The endogenous cannabinoid system plays an important role in regulating the immune system. Modulation of endogenous cannabinoids represents an attractive alternative for the treatment of inflammatory disorders. This study ... -
Effects of abnormal cannabidiol on oxytocin-induced myometrial contractility
(BioScientifica, 2010-01-12)The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of abnormal cannabidiol (abn-cbd) on oxytocin-induced myometrial contractility occurring during pregnancy. Isometric tension recordings were performed in isolated ... -
High times for painful blues: the endocannabinoid system in pain-depression comorbidity
(Oxford University Press (OUP), 2015-09-05)Depression and pain are two of the most debilitating disorders worldwide and have an estimated cooccurrence of up to 80%. Comorbidity of these disorders is more difficult to treat, associated with significant disability ... -
The prefrontal cortical endocannabinoid system modulates fear–pain interactions in a subregion‐specific manner
(Wiley, 2018-05-30)Background and Purpose The emotional processing and coordination of top‐down responses to noxious and conditioned aversive stimuli involves the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC). Evidence suggests that subregions of the ...