| Evidence for the involvement of cannabinoid receptors' polymorphisms in the pathophysiology of human diseases. | |
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PMID: 23293857 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Introduction: Considerable progress has been made, over the last years, in understanding the role of the endocannabinoid system (ES) in regard to its role in a variety of physiological processes including nociception (pain-sensation), appetite, lipid metabolism, gastrointestinal motility, cardiovascular modulation, motor activity, and memory. Furthermore, ES is strongly associated with human behavior and the skeletal ES is of major importance. ES is comprised of cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), their endogenous ligands (endocannabinoids) and proteins responsible for their metabolism. Areas covered: To summarize and present all the existing literature that associate CB receptors' polymorphisms with behavior and disease in different populations, as well as its possible therapeutic perspectives. A literature review presenting the most recent data in terms of ES and the latest knowledge regarding the involvement of genetic polymorphisms of cannabinoid receptors in a variety of human diseases and psychiatric and neurological disorders. Expert opinion: The ES is an emerging target for drug discovery, because it is involved in the regulation of many cellular and physiological functions. The modulation of the ES by selective agonists or antagonists may hold tremendous therapeutic potential in various conditions mentioned in this review. However, further information is still required before the ES is completely comprehended. |
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Ioanna Vasileiou; Georgia Fotopoulou; Marina Matzourani; Efstratios Patsouris; Stamatios Theocharis |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2013-1-8 |
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Title: Expert opinion on therapeutic targets Volume: - ISSN: 1744-7631 ISO Abbreviation: Expert Opin. Ther. Targets Publication Date: 2013 Jan |
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Created Date: 2013-1-8 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101127833 Medline TA: Expert Opin Ther Targets Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Medical School, First Department of Pathology , 75, Mikras Asias street, GR11527, Goudi, Athens , Greece. |
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