Behavioral neurobiology of the endocannabinoid system

The endocannabinoid signaling system is one of the key modulators of central nervous function. This volume provides timely and in-depth coverage of the roles of the endocannabinoid signaling system in the neurobiology of behavior. Itis essential reading for any researcher with a background in neuroscience wanting to know more about the endocannabinoids. INDICE: Preface.- Part I: Biochemistry, pharmacology, genetics, and chemistry.- The life cycle of endocannabinoids. Endocannabinoid receptor pharmacology. Endocannabinoid receptors: CNS localization of the CB1 cannabinoid receptor. Pharmacological tools in endocannabinoid neurobiology. Genetic models of theendocannabinoid system. Endocannabinoid signaling in neural plasticity. Lessons from non-mammalian species. Part II: Physiology and pathophysiology.- Endocannabinoids and the non-homeostatic control of appetite. Roles of the endocannabinoid system in learning and memory. Cannabinoid/endocannabinoid signaling impact on early pregnancy events. Targeting the cannabinoid system to produce analgesia.- Part III: Pathology.- Drug Addiction. Role of Endocannabinoid Signaling in Anxiety and Depression. Feeding disorders and obesity. Schizophrenia. Tourette’s syndrome.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-88954-0
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 410
• Fecha Publicación: 17/08/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés