Browsing by Subject "Endocannabinoid system"
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The cannabinoid type-2 (CB2) receptor as a target for anti-inflammatory disease modification in Parkinson's disease
(2016-08-04)Parkinson’s disease is a multifaceted neurodegenerative disorder with no curative treatment. A key aspect in the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease is inflammation, which is initially triggered by dying neurons and which ... -
Interferon alpha-induced changes in emotional and nociceptive processing: involvement of the endocannabinoid system
(2015-11-13)Interferon-α (IFN-α) is a pro-inflammatory cytokine used for the treatment of hepatitis B and C as well as various malignancies. However, therapy is often associated with neuropsychiatric side effects, including depression ... -
The role of the endocannabinoid system in the affective modulation of pain
(2015-09-30)Pain represents a major unmet clinical need and affects a large number of individuals worldwide. Numerous studies indicate a very high prevalence of chronic pain comorbid with psychiatric disorders such as anxiety and ...