The Endocannabinoid System as Pharmacological Target Derived from Its CNS Role in Energy Homeostasis and Reward. Applications in Eating Disorders and Addiction

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) has been implicated in many physiological functions, including the regulation of appetite, food intake and energy balance, a crucial involvement in brain reward systems and a role in psychophysiological homeostasis (anxiety and stress responses). We first introduce t...

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Main Authors: Francisco-Javier Bermúdez-Silva, Maria-Paz Viveros, Ana-Belén Lopez-Rodriguez, Edward J. Wagner
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: MDPI AG 2011-08-01
Series:Pharmaceuticals
Subjects:
CB1
CB2
FAAH
energy balance
eating disorders
anorexia nervosa
bulimia nervosa
cannabinoid-based therapy
drug-abuse
addiction
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/4/8/1101/
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